by Shannon McCartney | Sep 30, 2013 | *Numeracy, *Technology, Audience - Lower Elementary (K-2), Audience - PreK
As many of you know I am a big fan of subitizing (in “normal” terms, recognizing number groups without counting or instantly seeing “how many”) and the use of technology in the classroom. This website is one of my new fan favorites and I just...
by Shannon McCartney | Sep 18, 2013 | *Math Workshop, Audience - Lower Elementary (K-2)
The school year is underway and organization, routines and “training” those children are key to a successful year! This summer I met a great Kindergarten teacher, Lindsay Derocher! She and her sister (graphic designer) work closely together and do AMAZING...
by Shannon McCartney | Sep 4, 2013 | *Math Games, *Math Manipulatives, *Math Workshop, Audience - K-5
Back to school means getting ORGANIZED! So your goal is to get Math Workshop up and running in your classroom, but you are dreading getting “buckets” together with materials such as dice, chips, game boards, etc.You know how much planning time you lose...
by Shannon McCartney | Aug 8, 2013 | *Motor Skills (Fine and Gross), Audience - Lower Elementary (K-2), Audience - PreK
Summer is flying by isn’t it? I got back from a great presentation run in Abington, Virginia then went to Las Vegas for 5 days for SDE’s I Teach K Conference then finished the week out in Chicago for the SDE PK-1 CCSS Academy. I met some...
by Shannon McCartney | Jul 16, 2013 | *Technology, Audience - Teachers
Does turning your back to students in order to toggle with your computer cause chaos or annoy you when bringing up your next lesson or virtual learning experience? Say goodbye to that nonsense and hello to your new best friend, “Air Display.” You can turn...