Soaring at Sappington
Sharing the best practices of The Academy of Awesome!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Too Many Kids Quit Science Because They Don't Think They're Smart
This is something to think about as you give praise to students.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Math Centers
Check out these awesome math center ideas:
What do I do at my center?
What do I do at my center?
Great Organization for who is going where:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Author Study with QR codes
Students in Mrs. Keller's room were using the iPads to read. They scanned a QR code to listen to a story and then had a reflection sheet to complete. They had to analyze and select their favorite story. Talk about higher level thinking in Kindergarten!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Pumpkin Investigations
Check out Mrs. Boughman's class pumpkin experiments!
Students:
Students:
- Planted pumpkin sees in soil.
- Are watching to see what happens when a pumpkin decomposes.
- Are observing how condensation forms.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
"Our Pile"
Ms. Shamia learning how to play "Our Pile."
How can students play this game? Unlike war, students try to call out the answer to a math problem together at the same time.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Composting-A real world problem
Monday, October 20, 2014
5th Grade+ Google Forms+ Flipped Classroom=AWESOME!
Check out how the 5th grade teachers are utilizing the flipped classroom concept along with Google forms for a digital approach to Mathematics.
Click this link to check it out!
Click this link to check it out!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Status of the Class
Ms. Krueger took about 5-7 minutes to check in with students to find out what they were reading, what page they were on, and what they liked about their book.
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