Blog - Melinda S. Miller

Digital Badges Ideas

Yesterday we had a great discussion about digital badges in a session at #EdcampJoplin. I have been hearing about these badges for a few years but wasn't sure how to implement them. So I started with the kids. Notes from EdcampJoplin - Badges sesson #EdCampJopin https://t.co/oiRA7sbVrd — James ... Read More about Digital Badges Ideas

Read Across America YouTube Playlist

Credit to my good friend +Jessica Johnson aka @PrincipalJ for this idea. Last week she was tweeting some super fun videos to use during Read Across America week. Better late than never to post this playlist. ... Read More about Read Across America YouTube Playlist

Missouri Principal’s Day – #moedchat

Please share with your staff! MAESP sent the following information regarding Principal's Day in Missouri. (I don't think it matters what day you celebrate;) For 27 years Missouri elementary school principals have celebrated “Elementary School Principals’ Day.” In many of those years Governors ... Read More about Missouri Principal’s Day – #moedchat

“Who’s Your Celebrity Crush” Staff Fun!

Here are all the details so you can use this with your staff. This is one of many activities we are doing for staff fun for Fabulous February. February can be along month with inside recess, snow days, and cabin fever. Teachers participate on voluntary level. (I never force anyone to have ... Read More about “Who’s Your Celebrity Crush” Staff Fun!

Playlist for School Announcements During Fundraiser

Last year I shared some ideas for playing songs over the school intercom for various occasions. This week our district is having a coin drive for a couple of causes. So of course I created a new music playlist for the intercom. ... Read More about Playlist for School Announcements During Fundraiser

Fabulous February Staff Fun!!!

Does it feel like February can be the armpit of the school year? Well not any more! For the past few years, quite a few years actually, some of the principals in my district have hosted "Fabulous February." You will notice in the pictures and documents below that there are no rules. ALL CREDIT goes ... Read More about Fabulous February Staff Fun!!!