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What makes Wordle attractive to teachers and students alike is that it is free, user friendly, and the results are different upon each use. Simply type in your desired text and voila! A randomized configuration of words is displayed. Check out...
Since we are in the midst of my favorite social studies unit, immigration, I decided to focus upon the magnificence of the Statue of Liberty and the pride she instills in all citizens of the United States.
Are you looking for some new and exciting ways to teach literary elements in your classroom? Read on for activities that will challenge and actively engage students in meaningful ways.
How can we bridge the gap between what students know in their heads and the information that gets transferred to the page? Read on to learn the test-taking strategies that have worked with my students.
For the month of February my National Honor Society students have devoted themselves to Make-A-Wish Foundation’s “Heartfelt Wishes” campaign, which encourages local students to give a part of their heart by selling paper hearts around their...
As a special educator, each year I get asked questions that you, no doubt, have probably faced at some point in your careers. It is my hope that my insight will give you the tools to face these challenges in your classrooms.
Of all the different learning styles, the most prevalent in my classroom is the visual learning style. Over time I have discovered that visual learners have distinct needs that set them apart from the other students, and that they require...
The Super Bowl can be a highly teachable moment within our classrooms. Sports are such a huge part of many of my students' lives, and I try to bring as much of what they are passionate about into my teaching as possible. I also discovered that...
As a special education teacher, I feel added pressure to close the sometimes enormous academic gap between my students and their peers while simultaneously trying to teach them grade level curriculum. As if on cue, this fall my district announced...
A “body biography” is a visual and written representation of a character’s life. In creating a body biography, students practice character analysis, understanding literary devices, and determining author’s purpose. Not only are body biographies a...
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