New Year, New Blog!

As 2011 begins, I have begun reflecting upon the things I would like to accomplish this year. One of those things is to keep my blog up-to-date with information that is useful to other educators. So here it is...my first post of the new year. Please feel free to send me any feedback, ask any questions, or let me know if you are interested in doing a collaborative project. 

Here are three great resources I use in my classroom.

Xtranormal  is a great site that allows you to create animated videos. This program really could be used in every subject from math to science to the ESL classroom. Students can select characters, change camera angles, and even change the physical posture of their characters. Plus, it's really fun to use!

Storybird  Everyone loves a good story! Get reluctant writers publishing with this interactive software. Storybird is a website that allows students to select different artists' work and then use that artwork in their own stories. The best part is that you can create accounts for your students so that they can save their work. My third graders LOVE this site. 

Reading/Writing Resources  Finally, need some additional ideas for your Reader's or Writer's Workshop? Check out these great resources arranged by subject and content area.