Just because we all had to suffer with essays doesn’t make it right to inflict them upon our students. Here’s… Read more 5 Reasons Why the Essay Must Die
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Simple Speech Activity to Help Students Understand Power of Words
One day I was reflecting on the unit I was going to teach and challenged myself to make it more engaging.… Read more Simple Speech Activity to Help Students Understand Power of Words
Board Books – For Students of All Ages
Have you read Stuck by Oliver Jeffers? It is hilarious! My children received it as a gift recently and we… Read more Board Books – For Students of All Ages
Stranger Things – Be a Mr. Clarke
First, this contains some low-key spoilers! Second, Stranger Things is an awesome show! There were so mainly magical moments for… Read more Stranger Things – Be a Mr. Clarke
High Five the First Days – Use Student Skill & Interest Surveys
High Five the First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for… Read more High Five the First Days – Use Student Skill & Interest Surveys
High Five the First Days – Meet the Teacher Night
High Five the First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for… Read more High Five the First Days – Meet the Teacher Night
High Five the First Days – Create Useful Anchor Charts
High Five the First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for… Read more High Five the First Days – Create Useful Anchor Charts
High Five the First Days – Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
High Five the First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for… Read more High Five the First Days – Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
HighFive Your History Class – Add Costumes and Replicas to your Repertoire
Whenever I teach a unit about life in the 1700s, students invariably ask about the wigs worn by men at… Read more HighFive Your History Class – Add Costumes and Replicas to your Repertoire
Sharing Reality with Students Interested in Pro Sports
One of the ways I try to make instruction more relevant for students is making strong connections between school and… Read more Sharing Reality with Students Interested in Pro Sports
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