Vestal's 21st Century Classroom

with Meghan Vestal

How to Create a ClassPoint PowerPoint with Gamification

It’s the middle of the school year, and you’re looking for new ways to keep students engaged and on task. You’ve come to the right place! Gamification is an interactive, point-scoring application that can be used to drive classroom management. ClassPoint has just released new gamification tools that you and your students will be obsessed with! In this post, I’ll share how to create a ClassPoint ... Read More about How to Create a ClassPoint PowerPoint with Gamification

5 Science SOL Test Review Ideas

It’s springtime! If you’re an upper elementary teacher in Virginia, that means it’s time to start your SOL test prep. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite science SOL test review ideas. All of the tips and resources shared here are aligned to the 2018 science SOLs. Need an easy science SOL reference tool? Download my free guide all about the revised science SOLs to quickly ... Read More about 5 Science SOL Test Review Ideas

Long Subtraction: What to Do When Subtracting Multidigit Numbers is Hard?

Are your students struggling with long subtraction? I have seen so many students have a difficult time with this subtracting strategy over the years. When I was in elementary school, the long subtraction method (also known as standard algorithm) was the only strategy taught for subtracting big numbers. But, that is not the case today! Sharing a variety of strategies for subtracting multi-digit ... Read More about Long Subtraction: What to Do When Subtracting Multidigit Numbers is Hard?

Make Interactive Dice for Google Slides

Here are two of the easiest ways to make interactive dice for Google Slides activities and centers. Digital Dice Introduction Making interactive dice for Google Slides is a fun, easy way to engage students virtually. I especially like using digital dice for my virtual math centers that I create in Google Slides. Check out the images below for a closer look at some of the ways I use ... Read More about Make Interactive Dice for Google Slides

Virginia Studies Activities: 20th and 21st Centuries

Finding ways to make history hands-on is my jam! If you’re looking for fun Virginia Studies activities to use with your 20th and 21st Centuries Unit, you’ve come to the right place. In this post for Virginia teachers, I’m sharing my favorite lessons, games, and research activities for this SOL. Are you looking for even more fun Virginia Studies activities? You can find all of my ... Read More about Virginia Studies Activities: 20th and 21st Centuries