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Assessments, Classroom, Education, High School, Middle School, Secondary ELA, Teacher, Texas

Mandala Assessment Fun- Use with Any Novel

March 2, 2018January 27, 2019 johnstonselagems

I started sharing assessment pieces that can be used for any literature piece with my friends on a secondary ELA board in our area. I thought it would be better to write about my experience with each one here, then link it to that page. This gives me an opportunity to include examples and such… Continue reading Mandala Assessment Fun- Use with Any Novel

Classroom, Education, Middle School, Teacher, Texas

The Butterfly Project: A Meaningful Addition to Any Holocaust Book Study

February 23, 2018January 17, 2020 johnstonselagems

While I was planning my unit over Night by Elie Wiesel, I wanted to find something that would make the students connect with individual survivors and victims. I came across The Butterfly Project, and I knew it would be the perfect way to not only connect, but to visually represent lives lost during the Holocaust.… Continue reading The Butterfly Project: A Meaningful Addition to Any Holocaust Book Study

Classroom, Education, Flexible Seating, Hygge, Middle School, Teacher, Texas

Yes, I’m fancy. So what?

January 30, 2018 johnstonselagems

If you haven't read any educational blogs lately, let me get you up to speed on a couple of issues. First, there is this movement to implement flexible seating in the classroom. It's meant to reflect the changing needs of students during their learning process. Big corporations with forward-thinking management, like Amazon and Google, are… Continue reading Yes, I’m fancy. So what?

Atkins, Family, Humor, Low carb, Texas, Weight loss

I’m that person?

January 26, 2018 johnstonselagems

May 9, 2016- that's when it all started. I needed to overhaul my eating habits to help me deal with depression, blood sugar issues, and lethargy. Fast forward to now, over a year and a half later, and I'm that person. "Nope, I don't eat that." "No, thanks, I'll have sugar free Jello with whipped… Continue reading I’m that person?

Education, Gratitude, Humor, Middle School, Texas

It’s the Little Things- Teachers Prefer their Stuff a Certain Way

January 18, 2018January 27, 2019 johnstonselagems

Teachers can be weird about their stuff. Lots of teachers only use certain kinds of pens. Some have to have two pieces of paper on the desk before they can write (guilty). You name it, we have preferences- dry erase markers, pencils, fonts we use, etc. Well my weirdness is customization. I love stuff that… Continue reading It’s the Little Things- Teachers Prefer their Stuff a Certain Way