Learn how to create colorful, easy pointillism art work with some simple pointillism projects. These easy pointillism art lesson plans are perfect for creating beginner pointillism art. Not confident in your artistic skills? No problem! Get the tips and steps you need to complete a beautiful masterpiece of your own or teach a pointillism art … Read more
Here’s a list of the best funny Halloween books for kids of all ages. The list is sorted by age and grade level for easy reference. As a veteran elementary school teacher, now a school librarian, I know how popular “creepy” books are with kids. These books are fun to read at Halloween and during … Read more
Looking for ways to keep students engaged in online activities? Here’s a list of user-friendly, free educational resources for all ages. As a school librarian who also teaches technology skills, I’ve gotten feedback about these tools from educators and students alike. Have fun checking out the list of the best free online teaching tools I’ve … Read more
During this season of distance learning, I have been so impressed with the many ways teachers have innovated and created engaging lessons. Projects using Google Slides, Pear Deck and Flipgrid have been designed and used extensively in my district. There are some limitations, though. One day recently, a teacher came to me asking, “How do … Read more
There are so many good graphic design programs out there. Most of them have a free option. Today I’d like to introduce you to another graphic design program that has a free version for you to use. What makes this graphic design program stand out? Is it worthy of inclusion in a graphic design toolkit? … Read more
Both of our boys are avid readers, but this wasn’t always the case. They both needed some help to make the transition from viewing reading as a chore to viewing reading as a pleasurable activity. Helping reluctant readers to make this transition is a challenge faced by many teachers and parents. A Game-Changing Resource In … Read more