Tandi ChurchillAug 21, 20175 minBuilding Number Sense to Begin the YearThe days of basking in the sun on the beach or binge watching our favorite television shows in our pajamas may be coming to a close, but...
Tandi ChurchillSep 29, 20165 minConnecting Students with Experts in the FieldThe Importance of Experts: Connecting students with experts in the field can be a powerful motivator for children. It allows them to...
Tandi ChurchillSep 29, 20164 minHalloween Math Centers: Holding Student Interest During OctoberI love creating math resources that help students stay engaged during distracting holiday seasons. Although Halloween isn't an official...
bitesizeteachingSep 29, 20163 minA Pirates of the Caribbean HalloweenFor me, Halloween has always been an opportunity to express individual creativity, to mingle with the neighbors, and to gather together...
Tandi ChurchillAug 27, 20165 minProject-Based Learning: Little Hands on the FarmFew things are more captivating to young children than creating and growing their own vegetable gardens. Experiencing the excitement of...
Tandi ChurchillAug 5, 20164 minConnecting Students to the CommunityNow more than ever, students need real-life context for their learning. They need to see a connection between the classroom and the world...
Tandi ChurchillJul 21, 20163 minMath Differentiation: Supporting Students at their Individual Levels.As a first grade math instructor, I encountered a recurring issue in regards to the range of proficiency my young mathematicians...
Tandi ChurchillMay 28, 20164 minPerformance Celebrations of LearningI'm not sure who loves performance celebrations of learning more, the students, the parents, or me but one thing's for certain; they are...
Tandi ChurchillMay 21, 20163 minOgden River Becomes the ClassroomMy co-workers and I designed an expedition entitled, "A River Runs Through It" to help our 3rd-5th grade students explore, connect with,...
Tandi ChurchillMay 14, 20162 min3rd Grade News CastEach year at our charter school, classes take turns hosting the school-wide morning assembly. This is an opportunity for students,...