Irene Boynton

It's OK for Kids to Be Bored: Yikes! I can't believe I just wrote that title for a blog post...taboo, right?T... bit.ly/2f2zljt

Mr. Ruffles visits @canSTEM 1st graders to kickoff their next design challenge. @HappyHeard @BoyntonsBuzz @DynamicDual1st @DianeN1st

We LOVED 💗 reading all your words of encouragement @OCTAshley class. #GRA16 #canSTEM

Math: Problem Solving: As our class finished up a math unit on number sense from 0-50, I began to reflect on ... bit.ly/2e2PlFe

Check out these kind, encouraging blog comments from @OCTRead class on reading responses to Nana in the City #GRA16 #blogbuddies #seesaw

@OCTRead Thanks friends! We're so excited to blog with you:)

Properties of Matter Design Challenge: Texture Totem Poles: After investigating the properties of matter (tex... bit.ly/2cWzlPl

Celebrating Dot Day: We had a great time celebrating Dot Day today!Who knew there were so many fun read aloud... bit.ly/2crw3t1

Loved meeting our new friends @OCTRead to celebrate #dotday We hope to see you again soon! @canSTEM

Properties of Matter: Crime Scene Investigation: First graders acted the part of amateur detectives this morn... bit.ly/2cdU40Z

Morning Meeting: What is it and how does it look in 1st grade?: After doing some reading and research over th... bit.ly/2bsQQZS

The First Day!: We had a fast and furious first day filled with new friends and new learning. Below are some ... bit.ly/2byqTb7

Why Pens?: Last year, as a result of some Writing Workshop training, my students began using Flair® pens to w... bit.ly/2bqQXoi

Telling Time...and a Little App Smashing: First grade standards require that scholars tell time to the hour a... bit.ly/1NKtT3s

Measurement in 1st Grade: The math measurement standard for first graders requires students to:'use units to d... bit.ly/1VF8ED0

Solving a Real Problem through the Engineering Design Process: An Integrated STEM Unit: Scholars really enjoye... bit.ly/23FiMA1

Science Meets Storytelling: Classroom teachers know that integrating content areas saves valuable instructiona... bit.ly/1ZxGhVP

Thanks for sharing the big news! We love @motionmath! twitter.com/motionmath/sta…

@scribblepress our class downloaded Scribble Press this morning but none of apps will open...stuck on the opening page #fingerprint

Where's the math? Differentiating Math Instruction: I purchased a fun new book last week called Math Potatoes ... bit.ly/1Qif6Zi