As we head into what will likely be the strangest school year in our lifetime, you are probably wondering , “What will school look like this year?” No one really knows. We are bombarded with so many “distance learning” options. These “options” make it sound like, “If you just used this model, your problems will be solved!”. Some of these “options” are simply printable resources that you still will either have to physically deliver to the student or printable resources that you will have to somehow convert to a digital platform.
We think we have a solution for that problem. We have combined printed resources and online Google slides digital resources into one bundled resource. Fluidity needs to be built into our model this year since the students in our classroom may start as distance learners, then come back to the classroom, and possibly back to distance learning at some point. We need the capability of supporting student learning, regardless of where they are sitting. There may be very little time to recalibrate, so it makes sense to plan for that eventuality.
We would like to introduce our BLENDED RESOURCES. In these resources we include the printable version and a Google slide version so you can keep up with your curriculum without having to re-invent the wheel. Consider:
Platform neutral flexibility (home and school learning) with curriculum (print or online)
Students learn the same curriculum at the same time, regardless of where they are “sitting”
Compatible with all major education platforms: Edmodo – Schoology – Microsoft One Drive – Notability – Nearpod – Canvas – Blackboard – Pic Collage – Seesaw – Padlet – Evernote – INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED!
in our store, click on “custom categories” to find the resources you need
We will continue to provide blended resources as we move forward into the future.
We are converting our Journeys stories to blended bundles. Click on “Custom Categories” for individual story resources. Here are some resources we’ve retrofitted:
John and I both found out yesterday that each of our districts will be closing down schools effective Monday, March 16th and we will be teaching our students via Google Classroom for the next several weeks. If you got this or similar news yesterday and feel overwhelmed, do not panic. Just breathe. It will be okay. We are here to help. Take another breath, and repeat.
We have created many resources that may be able to help you. They have been created to upload into Google classroom in seconds. We are happy to answer questions, sample resources, or just listen if you need us. I will list some resources for you if you need help with ideas:
For those who are new to this blog, we’d like to say welcome and we hope you enjoy our content on this page! We discuss a myriad of topics including TPT, family, lifestyle, teaching tips, daily reality, and more. For those who are returning to our blog, we’d like to say welcome back, and thank you for supporting us! John and I will be posting more content ready for readers, and it is our hope that we are able to connect further with you all.read more
Hello blog friends! It’s John and Carol back in action,
Our summer has been crazy busy, and crazy fun. We’ve ventured on trips with friends, worked on TPT copiously, and have fallen in love with fitness all over again. The SoCal weather has been perfect for laying out by the pool, relaxing with a good book, and grilling! This has been the first summer in YEARS that we’ve actually had a chance to focus on really enjoying ourselves, and all of what this season has to offer. Here’s some of our favorite things to do during the day:
Carol- “I love just going with the flow, especially when it comes to sleeping in. Summer makes me slow down, in a good way; waking up, drinking coffee, and being able to work out whenever I want. Summer’s also the time where I get to focus on myself and what I like to do, getting to read some popular novels, enjoying time with my family, and maybe even catching up on some reality T.V. (Yes I love my Bravo TV network, and Live P.D. as much as the next person!)
John- “I maintain somewhat of a schedule during summer, however, it’s filled with more activities that I like doing and what I don’t have time for normally during the school year. I usually work out, read, watch baseball (Go Angels!), and woodwork on my long term projects. Carol and I like to catch up on shows that we’ve been watching on Netflix like Peaky Blinders and Bosch. Any show and movie recommendations are welcome (but no I haven’t seen Stranger Things).”
Reach for Reading 3rd Grade Unit 1Reach for Reading Fourth Grade Unit 1Reach for Reading 5th Grade Unit 1
With that all being said, we thought it was time for a blog refresh on our page! Summer was a great time to recouperate, especially with our goals for TPT, as well as making time to post blogs. Hopefully within these next couple months well be able to create more content and be able to connect all of our teacher friends! Here’s a few examples of what we’ve been working on this summer aside from our blog refresh; come check them out if you have a chance! Above we have pictures of our units and below are the links to visit the resources on our site!
