Great New Finds at Dollar Tree!

These are my great new finds at Dollar Tree!
They are dry erase fact sets. I bought the  addition and subtraction facts. The student can time themselves with our timers, record their time, and erase for the next student. I love them because they are reusable and environmentally friendly. A great reminder since Earth Day is coming soon and we talk a lot about how we can save paper and resources. I think I will also let the students check them out and practice at home.





These are Ear Buds that come in fun colors. The only problem we have had with our new iPods is the cleaning of the ear buds between users. I bought enough ear buds so that each student will have their own pair. I will store them in a baggie with the student's name and they can use the same pair throughout the year.  Much more sanitary!

iPod Grant

It is amazing how a grant can change everything you do. I received a grant for five iPod Touches from the Shawnee Education Foundation.  Needless to say, the students love the iPods and they are a great learning tool. I never imagined that they would have such an impact on the things we do daily. There are so many apps to compliment our curriculum and to practice skills. I cannot imagine my class without iPods!

 Two months ago I would never have dreamed that I could navigate my way through making a classroom blog. Now I am finding myself wanting to post pictures of my class all the time!  I am using the iPods to record the things we do in class and share them with whoever would like to join us on our learning journey.  A HUGE shout-out to Shawnee Education Foundation! You have touched many lives!