WHAT DOES BACK TO SCHOOL 2021 LOOK LIKE? Definitely a HUGE focus on community building recovering from COVID and virtual learning from the past. Every school is different full in person, hybrid (almost will be with parents not choosing to send students back!) or virtual/online distance learning for back to school this year….whatever camp you are in – take these…
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The year of virtual learning has reminded us all of the importance and necessity of hands-on learning. Students learn best when they can touch things, build things, discuss things, etc. Knowing this, today I’m going to give you a very hands-on way to teach economics. It is a very simple game called Snakes and Donuts that uses playdough and unsharpened…
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Hey teaching friends! I was feeling particularly crafty today and thought I would whip up a fun freebie for you! I know it is hard when you know your students might not be reading as much in the summer as you would like. Or worry that your incoming students will also suffer from the “summer slump” before returning to school…
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Hey teaching friends! I don’t know about you, but I dread when I hear the word “huh?” It makes me cringe because I know I will have to explain everything again. For the 50th time. In the last 5 minutes. Well, I have come to realize that listening skills take some practice, like any other skill we wish for students…
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Post-COVID back to in person here’s some Meet the Teacher Open House 2021 If you are wondering (or panicked!) Let’s walk through a Virtual Meet the Teacher Open House for 2020 perfect for ANY elementary classroom! Meet the Teacher Open House is one of the biggest nights of the year – how can you make this event virtual back to…
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