Mrs. JenkinsonLooking BackA few weeks ago I wrote about the loneliness of teaching. A thought that had crossed my mind several times, but I wasn’t aware of others…Jul 13, 20201Jul 13, 20201
Mrs. JenkinsonEducational Trends, Four Items to Expect in Your ClassroomMasksJul 13, 20202Jul 13, 20202
Mrs. JenkinsonThe Post COVID ClassroomI already mourn the loss of my carefully designed, collaborative spaces in wake of COVID-19. Over the years there’s been a push toward…Jul 8, 20202Jul 8, 20202
Mrs. JenkinsonFidgets-I’d Like a Doctors NoteIf you haven’t heard of fidgets, I’m sure fidget spinner rings a bell. Fidget spinners were recently all the rage in classrooms, to the…Jul 8, 20203Jul 8, 20203
Mrs. JenkinsonGrowth MindsetGrowth Mindset, what a wonderful concept. It is the idea that our minds are continuously growing and able to learn new skills.Jul 7, 20202Jul 7, 20202
Mrs. JenkinsonSocial Media in the Classroom-Keep it OutOh boy, social media. Social media in the classroom is something I don’t have to worry a lot about as a first grade teacher. However their…Jul 6, 20202Jul 6, 20202
Mrs. JenkinsonCommon Core StandardsCommon Core standards are a set of academic achievements that students in the United States are to complete at each grade level…Jul 6, 20202Jul 6, 20202
Mrs. JenkinsonDoes Genius Hour Actually Work?20 Time or Genius Hour refers to the idea of allowing students to spend 20% of their time on passion projects of their choosing. The idea…Jun 24, 20202Jun 24, 20202
Mrs. JenkinsonAlone in a Crowded [Class]RoomTeaching is a profession filled with such joy and light. Everyday we get to watch the lightbulbs go off and concepts ‘click’ for the first…Jun 19, 20202Jun 19, 20202
Mrs. JenkinsonPurposeful Play in the ClassroomPlay in the classroom is an easy idea to get behind. The benefits are clear; students are engaged, gaining vital social emotional skills…Jun 18, 20202Jun 18, 20202