teaching with boom cards

Can you introduce yourself and describe your role? I started my career as a pediatric speech therapist in Japan in 1999. After working in a pediatric clinic for four years, I moved to the United States. I earned my master’s degree in speech-language...

From Spring Break to Standardized Tests, Hold on Tight! In the heart of the academic year, when the days seem to stretch endlessly and the glow of summer is just a distant promise, educators and students often find themselves struggling. The pressure...

How long have you been teaching, and how did you get started? This is my 26th year teaching. I got hired on the day of my graduation from Baldwin-Wallace College. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was five years old. My dad and my pet guinea pigs...

Can you introduce yourself and describe your role? I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist based in California. Across my 22 years as an SLP, I have worked in early intervention, adult transition programs, and everything in between. However, the...

February is a special month filled with opportunities for celebration and learning. It’s a time to honor Black History Month by recognizing historical heroes and their contributions. The Lunar New Year also brings a chance to explore traditions that...

As a Premier Publisher, what insights do you bring to curriculum design and educational technology? This is my 20th year teaching online for virtual schools. I have much experience using different technology and digital resources with my students. I was...

As a seasoned homeschooling mom of three, I’ve used a number of educational resources and found some to be absolute gems. A game-changer in our homeschooling adventure has been Boom Cards by Boom. Boom Cards are a versatile and effective tool for...

Happy New Year! The holidays are over, and it’s back to school time. Is your class ready to settle into the new year? Reengaging students is one big challenge teachers face once the holiday break is over, but it’s far from the only one. As classroom...

Ah, the “difficult” student, though let’s not mention them too loudly, for fear they may end up in our classrooms! I was the teacher who was given them all. When I argued that I already had the largest class sizes and couldn’t take on one more student,...

What’s your background, and how did you get started in education? I’m what you’d call a teaching nerd. You know, one of those teachers who brings educational books with them to read at the beach. I love teaching and the boundless creativity it allows. In...