15
Mar
2021
5 Types of Books for Your Classroom
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/March is National Reading Month, which for a bookworm like me is always exciting. There’s nothing I love more than sharing the... Read More
3
Mar
2021
The Mind-Changing Magic of Words!
Bumblebees see ultraviolet light. The fact seems almost trivial until you stop and think about it. Ultraviolet is a color that we... Read More
21
Feb
2020
The Liquid Curriculum
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You’ve got a lesson you want to teach but you’re looking for a great resource. Something thought-provoking, but conceptually accessible. There’s a... Read More
22
Jan
2020
Picture Books that Inspire Change
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As an elementary teacher, I have a great love for picture books. And as is the case for many early elementary teachers,... Read More
6
Dec
2019
Teaching SEL, One Story at a Time
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Social-emotional learning is quickly becoming one of the most important and difficult subjects in modern education. This isn’t all that surprising when... Read More
28
Oct
2019
Helping Students with Dyslexia: 3 Strategies for Academic Success
I once heard it said that the most important man in history was Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. While... Read More
28
Aug
2019
5 (Ok 6) Things You Need to Know about Blue Apple Projects
The world of education is always changing. As a child, I spent my time flipping through card catalogs or practicing my cursive... Read More
28
Jun
2017
The Power of Student Choice
I consider myself to be a generous tipper, but I’ll admit it. I’ve never felt particularly compelled to contribute to the tip... Read More