FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest Learning about the United States in History? Learning about the different mountain ranges in Science? Studying types of poems in Language Arts? Historic songs in Music class? Graphing in Math? We all want to incorporate other content areas with the one that we teach. In secondary classrooms, it
FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestExponent rules (Laws of Exponents) can be a difficult topic to teach! I’ve found that in order for students to understand the rules and how to apply them, you have to present the material in a very organized fashion, separating by rule and building upon previously learned rules. I’ve typically
FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestNeed an activity for a certain topic but can’t find exactly what you need? Templates provide a way to easily whip up an activity for your students that is both engaging and completely customized to exactly what they are learning. I get many requests for activities in my store, but
FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest Teaching kindness is just as important as teaching any academics.Choosing to always show kindness is a life-long challenge. It takes a lot of practice and maturity to be able to set aside your initial reaction and choose to show kindness instead. Eventually, kindness WILL be your initial reaction. Isn't that the goal
FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestYou’re in the final stretch. State tests and final exams are done and now you have a week (or more!) left to engage your students. What are you going to do? I’ve been there! My choices have usually been the traditional poster project or teaching an additional unit. Poster projects
FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest During our Emanant Wellness, workshop Start on Purpose, we encourage attendees to “explore purpose.” It struck me that most of the exploration is hindsight. We are chiefly uncovering clues (or “data,” as I dorkily like to say), from out past, and then adding context and insight to see where “how
FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest In many dynamic designs and artworks, one dominant aspect is the first to claim your attention. Known as a focal point, it provides you with a way to access the page or the canvas. Once you are “in,” you can look around, making instinctual connections between pieces to get
FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestDo you celebrate Pi Day with your students? I think taking a break from routine and celebrating this special number is a great way for kids to have fun and and celebrate math all at the same time. If you’re looking for something new to try, check out the activities
