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Instructional Strategies

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March 24, 2021 The Little Things Add Up

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big difference. The smile in the hallway. The hand on the shoulder. The…

March 22, 2021 Of Science and Stories

Have you ever heard the story of The Ant and the Grasshopper? As the fable goes, the Ant works throughout the summer…

March 19, 2021 A Cure for Remote Teaching Doldrums… Science!

Did March sneak up on you this year, more like a wall than a rainbow? After having my students remote learning this entire…

March 5, 2021 I Heard a Rumor: Helping Students Spot Misinformation

I can still remember when the first Pokémon games came out (and wow does saying that make me feel old). I was in elementary school…

March 3, 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…

March 1, 2021 Finding Empowerment: A Lesson from a Messy Kitchen

Before the pandemic, our family had a rule: if you cooked, someone else cleaned. But, during this time working from home, many of us have…

February 26, 2021 Creating Experiences for Celebrating Women’s History Month

When I was in elementary school, there were several projects and events that still stick with me today. You know, those activities that…

February 22, 2021 Building Student Agency: Encouraging Voice and Choice

Many years ago, a friend of mine (who happens to be a 1st grade teacher) shared a story from her classroom. She liked to break…