3 Great Suggestions for Teachers at the End of the Year
You might be done or very close to being done for the school year. Still, I wanted to cover 3 great suggestions I highly recommend
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How to Build a Salt Dough Map from Scratch
I recently made a salt dough map as an example for one of my resources, and I was amazed at how quick and easy it
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
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
The Triumph of Interactive Notebooks: Philosophy and Benefits
It’s no secret that interactive notebooks have my unwavering support. I discovered them in my first teaching assignment, and they were our main way of
15 Gay Books Young Adults Will Love
This post on gay books is co-written with my daughter, Reagan Naujok. She, herself, is a queer young adult and features books on her blog,
Sample a Taste of Bite-Sized Learning: A Series – 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 meant
3 Engaging Thanksgiving Activities for Students of all Ages
Thanksgiving is a busy time of the year, but that never stopped me from trying to find activities for my students. Finding materials that would
Hands – On Learning Isn’t Lost With Digital Instruction
I love hands-on learning! So when the pandemic first hit and schools shut down, I panicked. I felt like my love of hands-on learning was
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
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
Assertiveness & Self Love: Teaching Values to Kids
I saw something pretty incredible on Saturday night. It was stunning, beautiful, and fun, and crazy. And it was inspiring. It was Taylor Swift in
