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Classroom Inspiration

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June 21, 2021 Remembering Eric Carle

As a kindergarten teacher, I have a great love for picture books. I built my classroom library around a wide…

June 14, 2021 Helping Students Save the World!

Last week on June 8th, environmental nerds like myself celebrated World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day is an unofficial holiday created by the United Nations…

June 9, 2021 The Empty Classroom and Promoting a Healthy Mindset

I went back to my old classroom yesterday, after all the students had gone home for the summer. Empty classrooms are always thick…

June 7, 2021 5 Books to Re-Energize Your Classroom

Summer has always been an opportunity for teachers to stop and reflect on the previous year. What worked? What didn’t? And most…

June 2, 2021 Give Yourself Permission: Taking Time to Rest

I received a text last night from a long time teacher friend of mine. He said, “For the first time…

May 26, 2021 An Open Letter to Teachers

To Whom it May Concern: Congratulations! You’ve made it. You’ve persevered through the most difficult school year of our…

May 14, 2021 5 (More) Asian Americans who Changed the World

Last year, I wrote a blog which highlighted 5 Asian Americans who changed the world. It was my way of recognizing Asian…

May 5, 2021 YOU Put the “Extra” into Extraordinary

Teachers. We love you. And while Teacher Appreciation Week occurs only once during the year, we at Van Andel Institute for Education feel…