Ricardo Chavez

The Power of Making Thinking Visible with Ron Ritchhart

Ron Ritchhart Learn with the Expert

With the changes we have experienced throughout the past few years, the use of thinking routines in schools around the world has become more important than ever. But, that doesn’t mean all educators are implementing them effectively. In this Learn with the Expert webinar, world-renowned educator, researcher, and author of Making Thinking Visible Ron Ritchhart […]

Hello Summer Learning: Enrichment Activities for Young Learners

Student playing with blocks smiling

It’s that time of year: a flurry of mixed emotions as we countdown to summer break. While we joyously celebrate our students’ academic, personal, and social growth, we begin to think about how summer break may affect these learning accomplishments. Before we dive into how to keep the learning momentum going, let’s look at what […]

The Aerodynamics of Exceptional Schools: Making Our Schools Extraordinary with Jennifer Gonzalez

Teachers posing before school

Our April Learn with the Expert session featured Jennifer Gonzalez, National Board Certified Teacher, author, and Editor-in-Chief at Cult of Pedagogy. Great ideas and innovative processes aren’t implemented overnight. Not only must administrators and school leaders have the creativity to form these new workflows, they must also have the dedication, problem-solving abilities, and toolbelt necessary […]

The Science Behind Independent Reading – Transform Your Classroom into a Bookworm’s Paradise

In today’s digital age, there are several modern challenges that can make it difficult to get elementary students to read for leisure. Demanding curriculums, ever-increasing screen time, and countless activities with a more immediate reward all compete for students’ mental capacity. Despite these challenges, there are several strategies teachers can use to transform their classroom […]

Quarterly Reflection for Students and Teachers

Student backpacks on hangers

In today’s fast-paced educational environment, taking the time for thoughtful reflection can be a transformative practice for both students and educators. By dedicating moments to pause and process experiences, we not only acknowledge and celebrate achievements but also critically evaluate our actions and methods. This reflective practice fosters a deeper understanding of our learning journey, […]

Fun Ways to Use Seesaw at the End of the Year

Seesaw teacher searching the library

Our recent Learn with the Expert session featured Kris Szajner, current partnership manager for Seesaw Learning and former kindergarten teacher and technology integrationist. The last month of school is upon us! Summer is right around the corner, but there’s no need to rush the time away. Instead, now is the perfect opportunity to really make […]

5 Ways to Optimize Your Workflow with Seesaw

Seesaw Curriculum Library

We know time is one of your most valuable resources as a teacher. With so many tasks to complete and students to attend to, it can be game-changing to find ways to make your workflow more efficient. Take a look at a few of the ways Seesaw can help you streamline your workflow and get […]

4 Ways to Extend the Seesaw Canvas

Seesaw student working on sight words

Seesaw’s creative canvas is truly one of a kind, and at the core of this engaging learning space is Seesaw’s intuitive multimodal tools. Designed for young learners, Seesaw’s multimodal learning tools allow students to capture photos, videos, recordings, drawings, and more – all on the same canvas. Like every digital tool, there is limit to […]

When We Partner, Everyone Wins: Family Engagement in Education with Dr. Karen Mapp

Seesaw teacher walking with student and parent to class

Partnerships between school and the home are critical for driving student achievement and school improvement. Yet for many educators, it can be difficult to cultivate and sustain effective family partnerships. In this Learn with the Expert webinar, leading family engagement researcher Dr. Karen Mapp shares why school-home partnerships are so important and how educators can […]

Celebrate President’s Day in Your Elementary Classroom

Seesaw's Scoop infront of the whitehouse

Celebrating Presidents Day in your classroom is a great way to help your students develop a deeper understanding of American history and its key figures. Presidents Day, which is celebrated on the third Monday in February, provides a great opportunity to teach your students about the history of the presidency, its evolution, and the people […]

#BacktoSeesaw Giveaway

#BacktoSeesaw banner image

To start off this school year, Seesaw helped teachers from all over the world get #BacktoSeesaw in their classrooms. When teachers get #BacktoSeesaw, they create engaging instructional experiences and help students show what they know in the way that works best for them. Teachers all over the world shared how they were getting #BacktoSeesaw. Seesaw […]

Computer Science Education Week Ideas that Any Teacher Can Try With Confidence

Seesaw Computer Science Education Week Students

Every December, over 100,000 educators participate in Computer Science Education Week (CS Ed Week)to inspire K-12 students to take interest in computer science. Join us in celebrating CS Ed Week this December 5-11!   Today’s students will grow up in a world that exists only in our imaginations. According to a report by Dell Technologies, […]

Type keyword to search