Colorado Landforms Unit – Interactive Material with Geography in Mind
As I set out to write about Colorado history, I knew I needed to cover Colorado landforms. Little did I know this unit would become
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3 Pi Day Activities to Make your Day Outstanding
I’ve been celebrating Pi Day for years. I have tried loads and loads of different activities throughout all my time. Yet, there are 3 Pi
3 Interactive Notebook Rules that yield Success in the Classroom
I have three interactive notebook rules that must be followed in my classroom. They not only bring about calm and strengthen classroom management, but they
How to Play Caravan: A Fun Math Card Game
Games, like Caravan, Fraction War, and others, are an effective way to engage students in mathematics. It gets them to discuss mathematical principles and interact
The Best of Bite-Sized Learning – Week Three
Bite-sized learning schedules come in many shapes and sizes and can be made to fit many learning days. We’ll be looking at some sample schedules
The Best of Bite-Sized Learning – Week Two
We’re back to look at the methods of bite-sized learning. Last time we defined what bite-sized learning is and how it began. This week we’ll
The Best of Bite-Sized Learning – Week One
What is Bite-Sized Learning? The world of education is changing. Attention spans are getting smaller. Digital screens are replacing paper pages. Personalized plans are for
3 Engaging Activities for Thanksgiving Students Will Love
Fall is a busy time of the year, but that never stopped me from trying to find activities for Thanksgiving for my students. Finding materials
3 Captivating Ways to Practice Map Skills and Geography
Map skills and basic geography seem to bore other people, but not me. I can look at maps for a long time and be entranced
History Minutes: Quick Ways to Diversify Social Studies Units
Each of these moments is covered in “History Minutes,” a brief look at a time, place, or person in history. What’s the Purpose of History
How to Run Secret Santa Activities in your Classroom
The holidays are the perfect time of year for lessons on gratitude and generosity, holiday cheer, and happiness. One great idea to help spread those
6 Ideas for Building Positive Classroom Culture Throughout the Year
Establishing a positive classroom culture can be a tricky endeavor. You want your classroom to be a warm and inviting place for students to feel
