Every week, our Week in Rap Shout Out Contest gives students an opportunity to win a shout out for their school in the next Week in Rap. Last week, we asked you to imagine your life in ten years and describe it to us. What would have happened in that decade of your life? How would things have changed?
Every week, our Week in Rap Shout Out Contest gives students an opportunity to win a shout out for their school in the next Week in Rap. Last week, in honor of the new school year, we asked you to describe your ideal school. What would students study there? What courses would it offer? What would be the school’s mission?
Our winning entry comes from Normandy Middle School in St. Louis, Missouri. They took us to “Low Down Middle School,” and they created both a school pledge/song and a course list.
We are SO excited to finally share our new website, which is lookin' fresh from its back-to-school makeover. You'll probably notice that everything is prettier, but there have been some major feature upgrades as well. Make sure you check out all of the handy new tools in our toolbox!: 1. CCSS Alignment Guide We know that Common Core alignment is a major concern for many of our teachers. That's why we made it easier than ever to browse Flocabulary units by Common Core standard. With our new Standards Alignment guide, you can browse by ELA or math as well as…
Assigning enjoyable summer reading titles can help keep those literary gears turning over vacation — and hopefully introduce kids to new favorite books. We've assembled a summer reading list for all grade levels based on various recommended reading lists. Give summer reading a multimedia twist by using Flocabulary videos to supplement! For each book, we handpicked a Flocabulary video that explores similar themes, so you can give your students a sneak peek and get them excited before they leave. Pre-K/K What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? By Steve Jenkins This 2004 Caldecott Honor Book takes us on…
Here at Flocabulary, there's no one we love more than an inspirational teacher. We are so excited to take this week to celebrate the great gifts that our teachers give us. We want to share some videos and stories about teachers who are making a difference every day in their schools and their communities. 1. Ten inspiring teachers give TED talks Click to watch all 10 TED talks. 2. Creative teachers from Jennings High School in St. Louis motivate their kids for testing 3. Five exemplary teachers discuss their strategies for success Click to see the other videos and read…
