Category: Seasonal
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Teaching the Week of Halloween Without Chaos
Read more: Teaching the Week of Halloween Without ChaosThe week of Halloween has a reputation… and honestly, it’s earned. Students are distracted. Energy is high. Focus is… not. So how do you get through the week without losing control of your classroom? 1. Plan for the Energy Ignoring it won’t work. Instead: Build in movement Add short activities Break lessons into smaller chunks…
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Seasonal Science Activities That Keep Students Engaged
Read more: Seasonal Science Activities That Keep Students EngagedBy October, the school year is in full swing… and so is the student energy. You’ve got routines in place, expectations set… but engagement can start to dip if everything feels the same. That’s where seasonal activities come in. Not to replace your curriculum… but to enhance it. 1. Tie Content to the Season You…
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Why You Deserve More Than a Mug
Read more: Teacher Appreciation Week: Why You Deserve More Than a MugLet’s be honest… if Teacher Appreciation Week were really about appreciation, we’d all get a paid nap and a gift card with commas in it. Instead? You get… A lukewarm breakfast in the staff lounge. A handwritten note from a sweet seventh grader you didn’t even realize liked you. And, yes. Another mug. Listen, it’s…
