by Shannon McCartney | Nov 22, 2019 | *Division, *Math Manipulatives, *Math Mights, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5)
Division seems to be a hot topic right now as we’re working with our schools. In third grade, the standards have students start learning the foundations of division and dividing groups as it relates to arrays and multiplication. As students get into fourth and...
by Shannon McCartney | Nov 14, 2019 | *Early Intervention, *Motor Skills (Fine and Gross), Audience - Lower Elementary (K-2), Audience - PreK
In the 21st century, motor skills aren’t always as developed as they should be before kids enter kindergarten. A child’s life today typically involves more time being plugged in than being outside playing – jump-roping, hopscotch, kick the can, etc. Kids are...
by Shannon McCartney | Nov 8, 2019 | *Math Mights, Audience - Teachers
As I’ve honed my craft of professional development, the strategic lens that I used in special education has continued to be my guide. However, instead of peeling back layers of students, I wanted to transition to more of a systems approach where I could help peel back...
by Shannon McCartney | Nov 4, 2019 | *Early Intervention, *Motor Skills (Fine and Gross), Audience - Teachers
For a long time, people have asked me to tell my story of how I came from the classroom to where I am today. As I’m so focused on the future and the work we’re doing in schools today, I don’t usually take the time to stop and reflect on how I got here. Honestly, it’s...
