Animal Crossing: The “New Horizon” in Distance Learning

What is Animal Crossing? Animal Crossing is a social simulation video game series developed by Nintendo and created by Katsuya Eguchi and Hisashi Nogami. This is an open map type game that doesn’t have an end goal. It is designed for continuous play; there is no way to “win” or “complete” it. You are a […]

Highlight the Essence: My Quest for Bringing Creativity into my ELA Lessons

January ushers in a much anticipated New Year —a chance to look back and look forward during a dizzying time for all. While there were unspeakable challenges in 2020, there have also been opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and growth.   Back in March, when the pandemic hit, I realized that my elementary and middle school students […]

Tools, Tips, & Tricks for Teaching Creative Problem Solving Virtually

Tools, Tips, & Tricks for Teaching Creative Problem Solving Virtually Register for this event here. Invest in Yourself: $25 This workshop will be highly interactive as attendees participate in a virtual creative problem-solving facilitation session using Zoom, Mural, and Google. We will demonstrate the best practices for using those technologies and provide participants with resources they […]

The Many Faces of Ms. Teixeira

A few years ago, while leaving my classroom at dismissal, I ran into another teacher, who gave me an inquisitive look, puzzled by my extravagant style. (I think I was wearing a faux fur hat, boots, dramatic makeup, a gladiator belt over a winter dress… and more). In good humor, I paused, looked at my […]

When Lightening Strikes: Brainstorming with Pa

Background When COVID 19 hit this Spring, my wife and I agreed to homeschool our ten and seven-year-old grandsons for two weeks. Those two weeks turned into nine, and they were weeks of pure joy for everyone involved. My wife, Judy, was an elementary teacher and reading specialist for over 40 years.  In my first […]

My Career Roadmap: Creative Approaches to Career Education

It’s challenging to find the balance between getting students engaged in thinking about their future and providing impartial yet meaningful advice on making the decisions that will set them up for future success.

E-teaching During the Pandemic: What’s Working for Me

Here are some of the strategies that worked for me; hopefully they can give you some ideas to implement in your class for a smoother transition.

Engage your Students in Virtual Visual Arts: 13 Tips for Teachers

Some takeaways with action items that we can use to improve our instructional practices for our students. 13 tips that have worked for me in virtual teaching.

Distant But Together: A Student Perspective of Virtual Learning