Look Who's Shining!
Tips, Tricks, and Stuff that Sticks...
Suzanne Jokela
This idea's so fun, it makes the kids howl!
Jokela's taking a break from teaching consonants and vowels.
They went into the circle,
To witness the mir'cle,
That's the hatching of this next generation of waterfowl!
Check Out Previous Tips, Tricks, + Stuff That Sticks!
2nd Grade Team - Student Voice
An introduction to democracy, you say?
Well, I think that's A-OK!
2nd grade's election,
Helped make a selection,
Of where they would travel for a day!
SSS Team- Calming Strategy
We know kids sometimes get nervous.
Well, here are some tips that will serve us!
When kids feel heightened,
We can make them less frightened,
The benefits of self-calming are enormous!
Emily Eiss -Intentions Board
There once was a teacher named Eiss,
She treated her kids real nice!
Here's a quick peek,
At their goals for the week.
I'd steal this great idea twice!
Lauren McCallum- Birthday Celebrations
When today is your seventh birthday,
You deserve to hear a big-yay!
Lauren's got a tip,
To make her kids feel hip.
Let's give McCallum a hip-hip-hooray!
Becky Reynolds- Sloppy Dice
Using manipulatives in maths is so nice,
But don't we all just hate sloppy dice?
When a die hits the ground,
Reynolds says "Wait 'nother round."
Great rule! Don't you think, Emily Eiss?
Leah Beidelman-Circle Greeting
Is Leah an extraterrestrial?
Or just extra spe-c-ial?
This alien greeting
from her morning meeting,
may become a classroom essen-t-ial!
Lily Park- Dance and Movement
It's Hispanic heritage month, did you know?
Well, there's a person we once knew as Mac-O,
She gave the kids a chance,
to do learn a Hispanic dance.
They put on a really great show!
Je'Naya Brown - Seesaw Message
It's frequently said, "Leave it to JB!"
For stuff that's cute and fun to see.
Here's a cool way to share the news,
With moms and dads and other who's whos.
We love the idea, Je'Naya Brown,
You really are the best around!
Bree Kalal - Chromebook Organization
Bree's idea had me surprised,
It's a great way to get organized.
She color-coded her tech,
in a way the kids won't wreck.
This system could win a grand prize!
Maddy Skarolid - Calming Spot
Maddy's a guru at teaching the tools,
That help the kids with keeping their cool.
To teach the calming spot,
Maddy's ideas are hot!
This video is full of great jewels!
Kristina Kamp - Learner Profile
Kristina Kamp had an idea that's great!
With the Learner Profile her kids did equate,
their own behaviors and skills.
This activity sure fits the bill!
What a brilliant way to teach 'bout these traits!
Taylor Ray- Instagram Board
Here's a great way to create community,
Pictures of fun and tomfoolery!
Taylor Ray's Instragram wall,
Show's the kids having a ball.
What a nifty way to build camaraderie.
Phil Boyd- story telling
Phil always has a story to tell,
He includes their names to make them feel swell.
He uses a marker to write on the table,
The kids often wonder...oh what will he label?
Learning and laughter before bidding farewell
Heather Matzen- Wheel of Fun
When a grown person comes to call
everyone is in for a ball.
Spin the wheel for a prize?
Oh, what a surprise!
Matzen's class is dope, y'all.
Amy Houser: Writing Tools
Do you want an idea for letter writing?
Houser's trick makes it pretty exciting!
Sheet protectors with confetti gel
Makes writing practice pretty swell!
Plus, they don't rip, which is quite enticing!
Mike Kozarek- i-movie
If you'd like to dabble in film making,
Then Mike has ideas for the taking.
He uses i-movie,
Which is pretty groovy.
This is great, and there is no mistaking!
Becky Walber: Student Tracking
Would you like to motivate your scholars?
Well, Walber's got an idea worth a holler.
Kids track their reading progress
Using charts that are no mess.
This idea's worth a million dollars!
Laura Carpenter- Motivation Chart
Have you got some kids that need extra rewards?
Then with Carpenter's idea you may get on board.
She gives stars and praise,
and their spirits do raise.
Then the prizes she gives are ones we can afford!
Abby Jensen- Learner Profile
Do you want to keep the Learner Profile alive?
Well, Jensen's idea could help you to thrive!
She puts arrows up high,
to note current foci.
To be this nifty, I'd like to strive!
Emma Strong- wearing visuals
Need a cool way to remind kids what to do?
Then Emma Strong has an idea for you!
Cards with visual cues,
Quietly turn "don'ts" to "dos"
Perhaps you'll want to try this with your own crew.
Janet Ponting- Secret Student
Ponting's "secret student" idea's nifty,
To catch them being good, Janet's shifty.
She awards points on the sly,
And the kids, they do try,
To adhere to class rules very swiftly!
Peggy Haselman- Haselman Bucks
Do you want an idea that's really a smash?
Well, Peggy's been doling out a whole lot of cash!
When kids are in luck,
They'll earn an H-buck,
With which they can buy stuff from Haselman's stash!
Roberta Peterson- learning games
Do you want some ideas for extending kids' learning?
Roberta's activities sure keep the kids yearning,
to spend some more time,
learning to do things like rhyme.
Roberta's creativity is so hot it is burning!
Lisa Schloegl- kid conversations
Would you like a simple way to put kids at ease?
Lisa's a pro at getting down on one knee.
She's dexterous and agile,
Which makes kids less fragile.
This way of connecting is a good reminder for me!
Jon Vacek- Read Alouds
Have you ever been thinking, "my read alouds feel flat?"
Well, Jonathan Vacek has just the cure for that.
He makes some great choices
With how he does voices.
Jon's read aloud prowess makes him a cool cat!
Becca Barrett-Visible Inquiry Cycle
Do you want to make visible what it's like to inquire?
Becca Barrett has an idea that just might inspire.
The cycle she does post,
In a place kids see most.
Check it out in room 144 if you desire!
Brittany Fleck- Call and Response
Want a new way to get their attention?
Fleck's calls and responses are total perfection!
Gotta rhyme with carta?
Fleck says, "Easy as tarta!"
This is what I call CLR with intention!
(click on image to watch a few in action)
Debbie Rein- Photo Wall
Are you looking for ways to make kids feel welcome?
Well, Debbie has tons of ideas and then some!
This scheme is so slick!
She posts each child's pic.
Wow! Debbie's approach sure is wholesome!
Lindsie Faber- Student Jobs
Have you ever noticed that kids like having jobs?
It's better than having them sit there like blobs!
Faber's approach here is neat!
Tasks're assigned by the seat!
So much better than: "Hey kid, get that thingamabob!"
Kim Dolezal-Integrity Tickets
Looking for a way to up your integrity ticket game?
There's a teacher with a dope idea and Dolezal's her name.
On Friday's kids shop,
For stuff they think's the top!
Oh boy, I think I'll start doing the same!
Maddy Skarolid - Community Games
Are you looking for ways to crank up the fun?
If you'd like an idea, then Maddy has a ton!
Now listen up, chap,
For snap, slap, or clap.
But if "snatch" is cried out, you'd better be the first one!
(click on picture for video directions to game)
Heather Matzen- Community Games
Here's a great game that gets quite competitive.
I get so fired up I might require a sedative!
When Matzen says, "cup",
The Kids know what's up!
Is it just me, or are my poems getting repetive?
(click on picture for video directions to game)
Janet Ponting- e-portfolio artifacts
Looking for ideas for e-portfolio entries?
Well here's one straight from Stevenson elementary!
Ponting caught kids in the act,
then made an e-artifact.
Everything I could say about this idea's complimentary!
Monica Lake - Guest Speaker
Look who popped in as a first grade guest speaker.
That Monica Lake sure is a keeper!
She taught a cool lesson,
On Kenya, I'm guessin'
Guest teachers are a great way to make kids' learning deeper!
Lori Bartho- Lunch Tags
Has barcode distribution become something of a drag?
We’ll, Bartho’s idea can upgrade lunchtime swag.
She uses kids' pics
To make distribution quick.
Now even very young children can hand out lunch tags!
Kim Gardner - modeling
Looking for ways to teach a new skill?
Gardner's approach gives kids such a thrill!
Her modeling is great,
with tools like these skates.
Remember these experiences, Stevenson's kids will!
Jeanne Ertl- stickers
Do you want to bring joy to a little kid's ticker?
Well, a great way to do it is to give them a sticker!
When kindness kids give,
Jeanne awards adhesives!
A top notch idea, I can't think of one slicker!
Jen Coelho-vocabularly through songs
Want a great way to warm up a small group?
Well, EL sing some songs that make the kids Whoop!
Their dope little rhymes,
Make for a great time.
And build English skills while rhyming like Snoop!
(click on image to watch video)
