It’s that time of year again. All of us are doing more outside of school, and if we’re not careful we can miss the magic of the season with our students. Here are five easy tips to make holiday teaching fun for you and your students. Take time for magical memories that have fallen off of our curriculum radar. Remember, our job is to educate the whole child. The activities listed below are cross curricular, and will create…
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This month I am linking up with Teaching Trio for their Favorite Things Linky. In November, as Thanksgiving approaches I always begin thinking of everything I’m grateful for. So, without further…
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and there are so many wonderful ways to learn about Native American heritage. There are many museums throughout the country with authentic Native American exhibits.…
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Fall can be so much fun! There are many ways to celebrate this season with your class. I LOVE taking my class apple picking this time of year (and picking up…
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One of my favorite units to study with my class has always been the American Revolution. I love the history of this time, and courage it took to break away from…
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It’s coming, your first week of school with your new class. What should you do? Set your rules, and set your procedures. Don’t begin teaching a unit, or delve into the…