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
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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
Mindfulness in My Classroom: A 6th Grade Teacher’s Story
As my school year started, I knew I wanted to make mindset play a key role in my student’s day. Each day a bell ringer
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
Pi Day Station Rotations in the 6th Grade Classroom
Pi Day is one of my favorite days of the year, and it is quickly approaching. On March 14, we get to celebrate Pi Day
Overcoming a Fear of Failure: Growth Mindset in Action
Just recently, I talked about self-love, self-worth, and avoiding self-doubt. But today, I wanted to talk about failure, specifically a fear of failure. This blog
The Importance of Teaching Values for Students
I saw something pretty incredible on a Saturday night. It was stunning, beautiful, fun, a little crazy, and surprisingly inspiring. It was Taylor Swift in
Pi Day Math Activities: Bringing Fun to the Classroom
Have you ever mentioned Pi Day and suddenly your students are more interested in math than they were five minutes earlier? Maybe it’s the promise