Looking for some fun and festive Thanksgiving activities to enjoy without hours of prep time? You’re in the right place! This article will provide you with a list of 15 fun ideas to make this Thanksgiving season a memorable one. Whether you’re teaching the week of Thanksgiving or hosting a gathering of your own, these…
Why using a webquest might be the best way to teach Turn of the Century Inventors and how you can easily enrich learning with this method.
Choice boards allow students to take ownership of their work and provide an intrinsic motivator for producing the best results. You can use choice boards for un-homework ideas, positive behavior rewards or building relationships in the classroom.
Gifted students are like snow flakes… each one is different and learns in a unique way. One thing is for sure, all kids (gifted, struggling, or in-between) need structure and support while learning at home.
While the traditional strategies were being taught by my colleagues, I wanted to push the boundaries and explore new avenues. Yes, the five-paragraph essay had its merits in teaching organization, but it lacked real-world relevance. Writing needed to evolve, and I was ready to champion this cause, even if it meant taking risks.
