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Student Ownership

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April 14, 2021 Something Completely Different: Rethinking Student Engagment

There are no deserts in Michigan, where I live, and so I was unprepared for the dry heat and the relentless sun my…

April 7, 2021 Celebrate Earth Day in Your Classroom

As teachers, we have the opportunity to educate our students about caring for and saving our environment. From preschoolers through high schoolers and…

April 2, 2021 Regenerating Your Classroom

Spring truly is an astounding season. After months of darkness and cold, the sudden shift in temperature catches you off guard. The days suddenly get…

March 29, 2021 Three Ways to Make Your Classroom Environmentally Conscious

I have always loved the ocean. In elementary school, I attended a trip to the Shedd Aquarium and was absolutely mesmerized by the aquatic life…

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 8, 2021 5 (More) Women in STEM Your Students Should Know

Some time ago, I wrote a blog post called, 5 Women in STEM Your Students Should Know. For a history buff…

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 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…