When we sat around the Thanksgiving table 4 years ago and shared what we were thankful for, I couldn't help it.
"Class Dojo," I blurted out, as my family stared at me like I had lost my mind. I quickly apologized and offered a more, ahem, sentimental answer. Then, I ...
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The Fun Friday Formula: 6 Must-Dos
To understand Fun Friday, you need to truly appreciate what Friday means. Why are Fridays so exciting? Good things happen on Fridays. It often means good food, fun with friends, and the glimmering promise of some extra sleep coming for you. I have one friend who orders the ...
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Meet the Teacher #3: Makayla, Technology Teacher
Meet Makayla, a technology teacher who has paved her own path at her school. Since starting teaching 2 years ago, Makayla's position at the school has morphed into a science + technology teacher for 20 of the classes in her building! Makayla is a Harry Potter mega-fan and ...
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It’s December: Teach Yourself
Not really. But actually...yes. Okay, so maybe that's a little harsh. But in between the parties, teaching Christmas around the world, parent gifts, tests, assemblies, and extra events, it gets *really* hard to squeeze in some instruction. Pair the constant go-go-go to the ...
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Lanyards in the Classroom (Prepare to Fall in Love)
You know that song, A Few of My Favorite Things? I'm flipping the script today and telling you about some of my least favorite teaching things. Spoiler alert: lanyards in the classroom are NOT on this list:
Bathroom passes. If we could do one of those black light tests ...
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Meet the Teacher #2: Hannah, 2nd Grade Teacher
Meet the Teacher!
Meet Hannah, a motorcycle-riding, painting and crocheting 2nd grade teacher who loves pasta and anime! Hannah lived in Hawaii during college, but now teaches in Idaho in a school that was built almost 100 years ago and has no air conditioning. Hannah's ...
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