by Meredith Martin | Mar 30, 2016 | resources
The PARCC test will soon be upon us. To help the teachers and students in my district, I’ve compiled a list of resources for the test, including tutorials, practice tests, manuals, and more. There’s even a video on how to administer the test for teachers...
by Meredith Martin | Mar 29, 2016 | MakerEd, STEM
My kids have been working like crazy on their Extraordinaires Design Challenges. After meeting with other teams to get feedback on their designs, they had a chance to make final modifications to their designs. Next, it was time to start making their final design...
by Meredith Martin | Mar 24, 2016 | How-To, MakerEd, STEM
We had a great time in one of my classes last week making static electricity butterflies. These critters are very neat, and easy to make. You need construction paper, tissue paper, and balloons. Choose one color of construction paper for the background, and on...
by Meredith Martin | Mar 22, 2016 | Books & Reading, Collaboration
I am ridiculously proud of the kids in my K-3 building. They have been writing like maniacs! My first graders are making picture books in Storybird. We did our first story together, and as soon as we finished, they were clamoring for more. Rather than having to...
by Meredith Martin | Mar 21, 2016 | Collaboration, conference, edcamp, professional development
This Saturday I spent a wonderful day with the folks at Edcamp South Jersey. I was invited to bring the Mobile Makerspace with me, so I was there bright and early to set up. This year’s event was a little smaller than last year’s, but I have a fondness...
