This post was inspired from some insensitive and hurtful comments made by a student in one of the classes I taught in 2015-2016. I really went strong on to cultural diversity…
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Pompeii: Science and Social Studies Fusion Today!!
Clever Classroom Activities and Ideas November 20, 2015YAHOO!! I survived the last day before Thanksgiving Break!! Since I teach Science and Social Studies, I couldn’t do my usual Thanksgiving writing and math stuff. I’ve been teaching constructive and…
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February 2017: As I update this post it kind of breaks my heart that my circumstances have changed in many ways but I’m leaving the post as it was written. Nov. 2015…
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Movement and Morning Work Mash-Up: Starting Your Day with Academics and Physical Activity!
Clever Classroom Activities and Ideas October 28, 2015Are you pulling your hair out trying to come up with something for morning work every day? Are you out of options for keeping your sanity? I know if it’s…
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How to Spark More Creativity in Social Studies
Creative Social Studies Ideas, Empowering Every Learner October 27, 2015“What is creativity? The relationship between a human being and the mysteries of inspiration.” Elizabeth Gilbert Have you heard of the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert? The premise is not…