by Shannon McCartney | Sep 24, 2014 | Math, Workshops
Conference for California Kindergarten Teachers Featuring: Deanna Jump, Kim Adsit, Jim Grant, and ME! Learn from the best! Engage with and gain knowledge from top education experts and your colleagues at SDE’s national and regional conferences, seminars, and...
by Shannon McCartney | Sep 19, 2014 | Math
Are you looking for a way to make that math vocabulary stick? Try a word wall! Yes, even in math instruction, a word wall is a great tool to help students learn necessary vocabulary. The basic premise of a word wall is to give students constant access to important...
by Shannon McCartney | Sep 15, 2014 | *Early Intervention, Get a Wiggle On, Math
Body Sox(tm)? What is that? If you have not heard about this interesting product or seen it used, then you will definitely want to take a peek! What are Body Sox(tm)? This trademarked product is a see-through, lycra/spandex, breathable body suit. You just climb in it...
by Shannon McCartney | Sep 3, 2014 | *Technology, Management, Math
The materials have been set out, the room is clean, posters hung, copies made…and then the students show up. AHHH! So much for that pretty, clean, and organized room! Once school is in full swing you will want a way to help stay organized. Check out this...
by Shannon McCartney | Aug 18, 2014 | Math
Picture taken at Beacon Elementary in Harper Woods Michigan. These teachers spent a full week after school commenced continuing their professional development. What a dedicated group of teachers! Who remembers the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon? Well this game is...