We took a field trip to visit Loretta Fernando-Smith, primary school teacher in Hessen, Germany. She shared what’s on her mind this year as she gets ready for back to school! Pick one word that is your focus or intention this school year. Loretta: Curiosity What is your favorite activity to build classroom community during […]
Month: July 2023
An Interview with 3rd Grade Teacher Caitlin Arakawa
We took a field trip to visit Caitlin Arakawa, a third grade teacher in California. She shared what’s on her mind this year as she gets ready for back to school! Pick one word that is your focus or intention this school year. Caitlin: “Connection” What is your favorite activity to build classroom community during […]
An Interview with 1st Grade Teacher Carolina Castro
We took a field trip to visit Carolina Castro, a first grade teacher in Guatemala. She shared what’s on her mind this year as she gets ready for back to school! What is one word that describes your intention or goal for this school year? Carolina: Joy What are some traditions or superstitions you have […]
An Interview with 4th Grade Teacher Tonya Kelly M.Ed
We took a field trip to visit Tonya Kelly M.Ed, a fourth grade teacher in Columbus, Ohio. She shared what’s on her mind this year as she gets ready for back to school! Pick one word that is your focus or intention this school year. Tonya: Leadership What is your favorite activity to build classroom […]
An Interview with Primary School Teacher Jordan Priestley
We took a field trip to visit Jordan Priestley, a lower elementary teacher in New Zealand. She shared her classroom tips & tricks, how she’s using Seesaw this year, and some fun facts about herself. Pick one word that is your focus or intention this school year. Jordan: “Balance” What is your favorite activity to build […]
An Interview with 5th Grade Teacher Jessica Robertson
We took a field trip to visit Jessica Robertson, a fifth grade teacher in Merida, Mexico. She shared what’s on her mind this year as she gets ready for back to school! Pick one word that is your focus or intention this school year. Jessica: Student Agency What are some traditions or superstitions you have […]
An Interview with 3rd Grade Teacher Hannah Irion-Frake
We took a field trip to visit Hannah Irion-Frake, a third grade teacher in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She shared what’s on her mind this year as she gets ready for back to school! Pick one word that is your focus or intention this school year. Hannah: “Growth” What is your favorite activity to build classroom community […]
An Interview with Kindergarten Teacher Ben Cogswell
We took a field trip to visit Ben Cogswell, a Kindergarten teacher in California. He shared what’s on his mind this year as he gets ready for back to school! Pick one word that is your focus or intention this school year. Ben: “Independence” What is your favorite activity to build classroom community during the […]
Easy and powerful ways to create, assign, and manage activities on Seesaw
At Seesaw, our teams work year-round to ensure classrooms have the best possible teaching and learning tools. In early August, we’ll be releasing a new experience for creating, assigning, and managing activities. These updates will make it easier for teachers to create engaging activities, differentiate instruction, plan ahead, and stay organized– with some new highly-requested […]
Shaping the Future: Moving Forward After ISTELive 2023
Educators from around the world gathered at the ISTELive 2023 Conference in Philadelphia to explore the latest advancements in educational technology and to connect with their peers. In this post, we will explore what to do after the conference, provide some helpful advice, and highlight the upcoming Connect virtual conference designed to build on what […]
Why Educators Should Attend Seesaw’s Connect
July is coming to an end, which means it’s time to get inspired for the months ahead! Having a variety of resources and tools can help you teach in a more dynamic, diverse, and robust way, ensuring that every learning style is challenged. The end result? A classroom of students who are hungry to learn, […]
Supporting Multilingual Newcomer Students in the Classroom
Teaching English learners (EL) requires an explicit approach. Students acquiring a new language benefit from multimodal learning, visual resources, and multiple opportunities for practice. New to the English language, newcomers need specialized support to develop their language skills and integrate themselves into the classroom environment effectively. Let’s explore some effective research-based strategies that facilitate the […]