April 22, 2025

Canva Docs + Google Sites = OH YEAH!

Hello Reader,

I hope everyone had, or is having a wonderful spring break. I had an extremely productive time away from the classroom that allowed me to get caught up on a ton of projects around the home, finish writing my 7th grade curriculum and (just about) put the finishing touches on the book!

Last week also provided me the opportunity to sit down and record a number of fantastic podcast episodes (see below) that I hope you have the opportunity to check out this week.

One of the things that I spent (probably too much) time on last week was on my classroom website. It takes me a few hours each month to maintain it and keep everything ready to go for my students and this wek I had a total"lightning moment" that I shared with everyone on TeacherCast this week. I hope you have the chance to check out the blog below.

Solve Your Google Sites Pain Points with ... Canva???

For the last 13+ years, I've been a HUGE fan of Google Sites. I use them for everything—running professional development sessions, organizing classroom lesson plans, and showing teachers and coaches how they perfectly complement Google Classroom to create a unified teaching experience.

But let's face it, they have a drawback . . .

Turn Your Google Sheets Data into a Timeline!

Are your students struggling to understand complex historical timelines? Many history teachers face a common challenge – helping students grasp and visualize interconnected historical events, especially during pivotal periods like World War II. Traditional textbooks, with their dense paragraphs, often leave students overwhelmed and disconnected from the material.

Here's where Google Sheets comes to the rescue with its powerful timeline feature . . .

Are You Looking For The Perfect Productivity System?

Are your students struggling to understand complex historical timelines? Many history teachers face a common challenge – helping students grasp and visualize interconnected historical events, especially during pivotal periods like World War II. Traditional textbooks, with their dense paragraphs, often leave students overwhelmed and disconnected from the material.

Here's where Google Sheets comes to the rescue with its powerful timeline feature . . .