15 Gay Books Young Adults Will Love
This post on gay books young adults will love is co-written with my daughter, Reagan Naujok. She, herself, is a queer young adult and features
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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
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
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
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
Differentiation and the Brain and Why Curriculum Matters More Than Ever
There is a moment every teacher knows well: You’ve planned a lesson you feel good about. You deliver it clearly, yet you still see wildly
Pi Day Math Activities: Bringing Fun to the Classroom
As this Saturday approaches one of the most epic math days approaches. Of course, I am speaking about Pi Day on March 14. This year