Let’s Just Table it…
In English, as in other languages, abstract ideas are built upon concrete ideas. For example, if I say “table” or “chair” then the ideas that come to mind are the physical objects, one to sit at and the other to
Spelling is like cooking a new recipe!
If you’re anything like me, you have been trying new recipes while at home due to the pandemic. I have added new ingredients to my pantry and spice drawer, expanding my repertoire of meals along the way. Now that I
The Wiggles. Watching Them Disappear
In the thirty years of teaching, I have seen my fair share of the “wiggles” in my elementary students. I have also seen SO many variations of tricks, tools and strategies being pushed by schools and companies to help kids
Paraphrasing a Life Skill Visual Learners can ACE!
I remember in high school being reminded over and over how important it was to avoid plagiarism, defined as using an author’s own words or ideas as your own in writing assignments. It was sometimes a challenge for me to