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5 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Worth Giving and Receiving
When it comes to Teacher Appreciation Week, there are certain gifts that we can almost always expect. I have more coffee mugs than any other type of glass in… Read more
Teachers, Appreciate Yourselves
About the author: Shannon Krzyzewski is a veteran educator with over twenty-five years of experience teaching Spanish, English/Language Arts, and Social… Read more
How to Have the Best Classroom Birthday Celebrations EVER!
Whether you’re a new teacher or an established veteran, we bet that there is a bit of “personalized learning” that always makes you and your students smile:… Read more
10 Earth Day Celebration Activities for Your Classroom
As you look around your school, you’ll probably see trash thrown on the playground, food wasted in the cafeteria, and recyclable materials… Read more
Engage Your Students with Slam Poetry During National Poetry Month
Every year I’ve taught, I’ve found a way to weave in slam poetry.
It’s just that good. I’ve taught full-on slam poetry units, and I’ve also just… Read more
5 Steps Educators Must Take Now to Become Culturally Responsive Teachers
First things first: I am not an expert in culturally-relevant pedagogy, diversity, or children’s literature. I am a teacher looking to learn more about… Read more
St. Patrick's Day Escape Room Challenge for Your Students
If you haven’t heard about escape room challenges for the classroom, and you are looking for an engaging and fun way for students to:
Think critically… Read more