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Instructional Strategies

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mindfulness
January 11, 2023 The Importance of Mindfulness Education in Schools

*Today’s blog post was written by Paul Solarz, a recently retired 4th & 5th grade teacher and author of Learn Like a…

Assessment
December 21, 2022 Beyond Tests: 5 Alternative Assessment Ideas

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? Given a typical school year…

classroom
December 14, 2022 3 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Classroom

The first time I logged onto the internet, I knew everything had changed. In an instant, I could share ideas with anyone, anywhere in the…

Holiday
December 7, 2022 Making A Happier Holiday Season

December is a truly unique time of year. Despite the cold and the dark there is an overwhelming abundance of light and warmth. I’m not…

Disaster Detectives
November 30, 2022 Turn Students into Disaster Detectives

There are few forces in nature as incredible and destructive as hurricanes. This idea has become especially relevant given the recent events surrounding hurricane Ian.…

Celebrate Veterans Day with Students
November 10, 2022 Celebrating Veterans Day with Students

November is a crazy month. It signals that we have officially entered the holiday season, and for most people, that’s when the rubber hits the…

September 28, 2022 Refreshing Your Classroom through Simple Experiences

Like most educators, I try to stay up to date on the latest teaching tools and strategies. The landscape of education is always changing and…

creativity
August 29, 2022 The Twin Pillars of Creativity and Critical Thinking

Have you ever seen one of those pictures that looks different depending on your perspective? Look at it once and you see the profile…