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It’s amazing how quickly these ten months have gone by, and although you may have one foot out the door, take a moment to look at some of the most incredible moments you shared with your class.
With the end of the year closing in, it is tempting to become discouraged by all of the things that you thought you could have done differently or better. Instead of dwelling on the negative, create a year-end assessment that can serve as the...
May is National Inventors Month: the perfect time to showcase student work with a science or academic fair. Read on for the essential steps needed to make any event a success.
Now that the “heavy lifting” months of teaching are over, what DO you do with the last few weeks of school? If you are running on fumes and in need of ideas for wrapping up your school year on a positive note, read on for my favorite ways to make...
Summer reading is already on my mind, and despite the “no more teachers, no more books” mantra many middle-schoolers employ, I can’t wait to introduce ways to make reading a staple over break. Although summer reading may sound like an oxymoron,...
Since the world of education is always evolving, it is important to not get attached to any one teaching style. This past year, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and learn about an entirely different approach to instruction: the flipped...
Popular iPad apps to help you add some technological savvy to your lesson plans.
In this engaging science lab, students dissect an owl pellet to better understand the digestion process.
Reaching and teaching a child with autism is challenging, but here are some rules of thumb that can help you and your student successfully reach goals.
Even though most school districts are gearing up for the home stretch, it is never too late to reorganize your classroom. In addition to making learning more enjoyable, eliminating clutter allows you to see what you need to purchase for next year...
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