Watching young children’s curiosity light up as they learn about the world around them is an unforgettable experience for parents and educators alike. As adults, we have fun teaching children about plants, animals and insects. We imagine with our students as they learn to read, and study history. There is, however, one area we often overlook while helping children learn about society: The very roots that planted them there – their families. Children can learn a lot by studying family.…
2016
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I love to teach math. I love working with numbers, and always have. Sometimes, my students do not share my enthusiasm for numbers. I’ve even had students in the past who…
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Teaching during a Presidential election can be a ton of fun. It is, however, not without pitfalls. Here are a few tips to make your election lessons informative for your students,…
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I love painting with my students, probably because I loved painting so much as a child myself. The struggle of course, is prepping the paint and then cleaning up afterwards. Nevertheless,…
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It’s always a great time for celebrating women’s accomplishments in history. March is the month we set aside for this. There are so many women to study. Here are some tips…
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Each year February comes, and many teachers become anxious. Teaching black history can make people uncomfortable. Teachers do not want their white students to feel guilty over the injustices of the…