Are you ready for the upcoming solar eclipse? If not, take a few minutes now to learn about this “totality” awesome event
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February is packed with fun holidays, making it a great time to integrate seasonal activities into your lessons. This year we celebrate
Read moreCelebrating the Chinese New Year is a terrific way to introduce kids to the concept of holidays around the world. Your students may not realize that people in other countries often celebrate completely different holidays, or
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Are you making any New Year’s Resolutions? If you’re like most people, you’ve identified at least a few goals to accomplish this year, and I’m guessing that improving your physical fitness and health is
When do you start teaching poetry in your classroom? If you wait until April because it’s National Poetry Month, consider introducing poetry
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Hands-on Investigation and Research Ideas
If you’ve ever driven on icy roads, you’ll know just how treacherous they can be. How do road
Read moreSometimes kids think Earth has unlimited resources and they don’t realize that only a small part of our planet is habitable. Edible Earth Rounds is a tasty activity you can use to demonstrate this concept, and it’s a great way to sneak
Read moreSometimes kids think Earth has unlimited resources and they don’t realize that only a small part of our planet is habitable. Edible Earth Rounds is a tasty activity you can use to demonstrate this concept, and it’s a great way to sneak
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February is packed with fun holidays, making it a great time to integrate seasonal activities into your lessons. This year we celebrate the Chinese New Year,
What’s the very best gift you could give a teacher? That one’s easy! A gift certificate to
Read moreThe Teacher’s Back to School Survival Guide
I’m excited to be joining some of my favorite upper elementary teacher bloggers
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