February 23, 2018
11 Links That Are Just Too Hot for the Winter Blues
FlipGrid, kindness, and freebies — February’s round up of curated links are a breath of fresh air.
Hello, amazing Arizona educators! We hear you — while February may be short on calendar days, it’s a month that tends to move in slow-mo. Cozy up with your device and a warm mug of something delicious. We’re delivering 11 links to smile about from the comfort of your favorite chair.
- The power of a thank you: a first-year teacher’s diary.
- Want a practical resource to learn or teach the ropes of Google Docs? Hit the trail with this Google Docs Scavenger Hunt.
- Big kids need to dream, too. Here are eight ways to help older kids develop a sense of imagination.
- CANNOT. STOP. GIGGLING. If your faculty meeting could use some spicing up or you want a fun surprise for your work BFF, download this free “Teacher Life” card game. (It’s like Cards Against Humanity for educators).
- Let’s make classrooms safe spaces for all students. Be an ally for LGBTQ youth with GLSEN’s Safe Space Kit.
- Whatever grade level you teach, you know that picture books are game changers. Click this way to blogger Pernille Ripp’s recommendations.
- Here are 50 acts of kindness for your classroom to encourage your quest to “throw kindness around like confetti.” And don’t miss this list of read-aloud books that keep kindness at the core of the classroom.
- When we get professional development wrong, we set up double standards. Brush up on how to deliver effective PD within the school day.
- A FREE webinar from ISTE? Yes! It’s happening March 1. Head on over to sign up.
Until next time, keep your chins up, your hearts open, and your teacher voices strong.
