Author: Sharon Hall

Sharon Hall is a dedicated education consultant with over two decades of experience in the field. A recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching and a National Board Certified Elementary Educator, Sharon brings a wealth of classroom knowledge to her current role. She creates and moderates virtual webinars, writes educational blogs, and develops resources that help teachers integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies into their classrooms. With a Master's degree in Teaching from Miami University and extensive experience in elementary education, Sharon is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes and student engagement. Her expertise spans from curriculum development to supporting English Language Learners, making her a valuable voice in the education community.

Nature Photography Day: Picture-Perfect Ideas for K–12 Classrooms

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June 15 was Nature Photography Day, a perfect opportunity to combine creativity with curriculum while helping students develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. While the official day has passed, now is the ideal time to build on its excitement and momentum! Whether students captured stunning images yesterday or you’re looking to integrate photography … read more »

Experience the Magic: Canva AI for Educators

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Are you ready to transform your teaching materials? Canva’s Magic AI can help you create, transform, and edit documents, images, and presentations that magically save you time and engage your students.  Many of Canva’s AI Magic tools are only available in pro accounts, but you can access them for free by creating an educator account. … read more »

Enhancing Communication Skills with Emojis

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June is Effective Communication Month, dedicated to highlighting the importance of effective communication in our personal and professional lives. Although civilizations throughout history have found ways to communicate, the introduction of Morse code in 1844 marked the first use of technology to share messages instantaneously. We’ve come a long way since then, but effective communication—both … read more »

6 Resources for Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month

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Jazz, to me, is a living music. It’s a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. Dexter Gordon As April winds down, there’s still time to honor Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and reflect on the incredible contributions of jazz musicians throughout history. Established by the National Museum … read more »

Engage Students in Civil War History Using Project Zero Thinking Routines

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These questions form the powerful See, Think, Wonder thinking routine developed by researchers at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero. This routine and many others available through Project Zero’s Thinking Routine Toolbox (reviewed here) offer excellent frameworks to enhance student understanding of the complex economic, social, political, and moral considerations of the American Civil … read more »