All Things Teachery with Mr. Z

Writing Tips from Lucy Calkins

Marilyn Burns: 10 Big Math Ideas

Great breakdown of Guided Reading!

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A great example of using technology in Project Based Learning, this 4th grade class created their own newscasts to cover the Gulf Oil Spill.

Check out this example of how much can be accomplished when learning is authentic and students are engaged!

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Five-Year Olds Pilot Project Based Learning 

Project Planning Forms for Project Based Learning

Click the link above for the forms

You can access the tutorial for designing a project here.

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Educational Computer Games for Kids!

Printable Play Money

“Fifteen different free printable play money designs that you can download and print. Teach your kids how to count money. Let them set up a pretend bank or store. Or print out a small fortune and roll around on the floor in it: it’s not as valuable as the real thing, but it’s much easier to come by!”

Money Skills Games

“These dynamic, new educational video games engage kids while teaching them important money skills. Money Metropolis allows kids ages 7–12 to navigate a multi-dimensional world, making life decisions that will affect whether their virtual bank account shrinks or grows. And in Peter Pig’s Money Counter, kids ages 4–7 can practice sorting and counting coins with the help of wise Peter Pig.”