TIE Online Class: Web Lit for Educators

What a great way to help kids learn about how their bodies and brains work. I think this would not only be good for health class, but it might help behaviors in kiddos that struggle to use self control. If they understand whats going on they might be able to help settle their own body down with better choices.

Students will Learn how descriptive words make stories clearer and more interesting. Write stories using descriptive words Have your students close their eyes and listen as you describe a familiar object in the classroom. Ask students to raise their hands if they think they know what the object is.

Since writing is a huge part of the common core this would be helpful to get those students writing!

Need help helping your child with math?  Do you vaguely remember doing a certain function, but can't seem to compute?  This is a MUST HAVE site for parents that need a little tutoring help themselves! ;)

Great math helper for families or in the classroom!

Using exercise equipment to enhance learning in the classroom.

Teachers in North Carolina are using exercise bikes and stability balls for students to be able to learn while moving.

This article talks about the importance of recess and the benefits students gain by having daily recess.

Sheep and wolves is a fun and easy game for elementary physical education. Very limited amount of equipment is needed and it keeps students moving! Sheep & wolves can be played inside or outside.

PE games for life

Non-traditional physical education games are beginning to lead to more active lifestyles and lifetime activities for students at William Fleming High School in Roanoke, VA. Students are now being exposed to activities such as fishing, cycling, ping pong, yoga, golf bowling and badminton in their high school physical education class.

Physical educators are taking advantage of technology by using heart rate monitors, pedometers, online assessment tools and exer-games such as Wii Fit & DDR. Not only are teachers using technology to enhance their classes, they are also using it to collect data, monitor progress and meet requirements.

I like this interactive site. Keeps students & teachers engaged with numbers with an upbeat display.

Some children struggle with learning their letters, this site has some great ideas.

Having a variety of groups throughout the day I find that I am always looking for different ways to present a concept. This particular site had a multitude of activities for students and activities for educators (needing PD ideas).

In Kindergarten students need to learn to solve their own problems and to be critical thinkers. I love problem based learning and letting the students lead the thought process. Stacy Smith

I currently have 2 I Pads in my classroom. This is helpful to see what else I can do to utilize this amazing technology. Stacy Smith

This is a great site talking about how to help students visualize and write about their own lives.

A great writing activity for kids 8 and older.

Writing is being pushed very hard at my school this year. This is a good article to read. Stacy Smith

I am just starting a rhyming unit with my students! This will be very helpful! Stacy Smith