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LESSON ACTIVITIES

  • Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Rich and Diverse Legacies

    Every year from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This observance is a powerful reminder of the diverse threads… Listen ⇢

  • How to Analyze and Teach Powerful Speeches…to Teens

    Analyzing speeches is a great way for teens to understand the mechanics of effective communication and improve their own speaking skills. In my class, from tenth to twelfth, my students have to do at least one presentation or speech. Heck! My 6th graders had to share out, in front of… Listen ⇢

  • First Week Strategies from Two Seasoned Teachers

    (Tips and ideas to use your first week with the kiddos!) It’s the season, fellow educators. Back-to-School season has arrived! As the first week of school approaches, teachers everywhere are busy preparing to set the tone for a successful year. I had the pleasure of interviewing (talking with – we… Listen ⇢

  • READER RESPONSES

    So we want to get our students thinking critically and intelligently. Heck! We want them to think! It would be amazing if after our insightful, in-depth, meticulously planned and executed, creatively fun and engaging lesson, students were chomping at the bit to learn more about or from our stimulating class… Listen ⇢

  • Using Bloom’s Taxonomy in the Middle and High School Classroom

    Elevating Secondary Instruction through Bloom’s Taxonomy Just What is Bloom’s Taxonomy? Bloom’s Taxonomy is a way to organize different types of learning and thinking skills, from the simplest to the most complex. The original version, proposed by Benjamin Bloom in 1956, consists of six main levels. Like six! It’s a… Listen ⇢

  • FIT, HEALTHY TEACHERS NEEDED!

    Being a healthy teacher is soooo important. It involves maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Here are some comprehensive tips to help you achieve and maintain good health: Physical Health Mental Health Emotional Health Classroom Environment Lifestyle Choices Try integrating some or all of these practices into your daily… Listen ⇢

  • The Power of Routine: Why Classroom Procedures Matter

    I get it! You’ve got curriculum, administration, administrative paperwork like bus numbers and IEPs, and coffee just spilt all over your new “first day of school” shirt; who has time for how your class is set up and what students have to do to be successful in it? Well, I’m… Listen ⇢

  • BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING LIST for TEACHERS

    Yes! We are heading back to school soon, and with that comes heading out to Dollar Tree ™, Target ™, teacher supply stores, Walmart ™ and wherever else you can find items to make your classroom comfortable. Now, let’s be clear – I do not encourage teachers to spend too… Listen ⇢

  • The Vital Role of a Lead Teacher

    So we all know that teachers are the backbone of the educational system, and among them, lead teachers play a pivotal role. A lead teacher is not just someone who imparts knowledge; they are the guiding force, the mentors, and the catalysts for positive change within a school or educational… Listen ⇢

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