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Celebrate the Season with STEAM

Posted on03 Dec 2021

TagsBlue Apple, classroom culture, education, relevance, Ryan Duncan, STEM, strategies, student choice, student engagement, teaching profession

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I love the holiday season. I don’t often show it, but I can’t help but get swept up in the spirit of it all. The snow, the lights, the celebration,...

Making Math Memorable

Posted on01 Dec 2021

Tags21st century skills, critical thinking, curriculum, education, Jamie MacPherson, lesson planning, math, STEM, strategies, student choice

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I never liked math growing up. As a student, I can remember sitting in math classes and wondering, “When am I ever going to use this stuff?” I struggled with...

Building a Classroom of Strong Readers

Posted on29 Nov 2021

Tags21st century skills, classroom culture, creativity, education, Growth Mindset, language arts, relevance, Ryan Duncan, storytelling, student engagement

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Over this past weekend I found myself watching Dead Poets Society. While I know many educators who have conflicting views on the film, I’ve always found it inspiring. It fits...

Giving Thanks for Teachers

Posted on24 Nov 2021

Tagsauthenticity, Ben Talsma, classroom management, education, Empathy, perseverance, relevance, strategies, teaching profession, VAEI

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Thanksgiving is no time for despair. Even though things might be dark right now — so dark that optimism feels almost offensive — there is always room for hope. Your students...

Teachers, I’m Grateful for You

Posted on22 Nov 2021

Tagsauthenticity, Blue Apple, culture and climate, Empathy, inspiration, relevance, Ryan Duncan, strategies, stress, teaching profession

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We’re now only days away from Thanksgiving. If you’re like me, you’re probably scrambling to tie up all the loose ends before you step out to celebrate. In the world...

Connecting with the Community

Posted on19 Nov 2021

Tagsconnection, education, Growth Mindset, innovation, Jamie MacPherson, professional development, strategies, student engagement, teaching profession, VAEI

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When you consider the purpose of education, what ideas come to mind? For many of us, one intent would be to encourage our youth to be contributing members of society....

Taking Time to Lend a Hand

Posted on15 Nov 2021

Tags21st century skills, Blue Apple, classroom management, critical thinking, Growth Mindset, inspiration, lesson planning, Ryan Duncan, strategies, student engagement

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A few years ago, I had the privilege of watching a group of hardworking students put on a charity fundraiser. Now, when you hear the words “student fundraiser” you probably...

Putting the Thankfulness into Thanksgiving

Posted on12 Nov 2021

Tagsauthenticity, Blue Apple, creativity, education, Empathy, Growth Mindset, lesson planning, Ryan Duncan, strategies, student engagement

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Did you know gratitude can be good for you? We’re often told that practicing gratitude can make us better people, but not everyone knows that there’s science to back this...

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Celebrate the Season with STEAM

Making Math Memorable

Building a Classroom of Strong Readers

Giving Thanks for Teachers

Teachers, I’m Grateful for You

Connecting with the Community

Taking Time to Lend a Hand

Putting the Thankfulness into Thanksgiving

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