Multicultural Children’s Book Day raises awareness for representation in children’s literature. As a part of their annual celebration, this year I reviewed Tofu Takes Time. Its central message is patience and relishing time together, while exploring intergenerational customs and making food from scratch.
Read MoreStudents participated in an interdisciplinary citizen science experiment by planting two sets of tomato seeds: one that had traveled on the International Space Station and one that had stayed earthbound.
Read MoreBy sharing unsolved, unlikely, or controversial stories of our past, students can deepen their understanding of history and record-keeping. These memorable history mysteries invite them to contribute to our collective body of knowledge.
Read MoreCreate whole-body immersive experiences for your students by increasing the scale of your lesson and materials! Use National Geographic giant maps, sidewalk chalk, shower curtains, butcher paper, and more to create engaging, active learning experiences.
Read MoreBringing teaching outdoors increases student engagement, employs multiple learning modalities, and builds connections. In the spring of 2018, students wrote nature-inspired poems and practiced math in the fresh air.
Read MoreStudents can learn about a topic using videos, texts, online databases, and virtual “field” research. By rotating in groups, you can break away from whole group instruction and stretch a smaller number of resources.
Read MoreAnd so begins my Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship! With two months left in the school year and five months left before my Galápagos voyage, I'm armed with new geographic tools to try in my classroom!
Read MoreCreate immersive virtual reality experiences within your classroom through three easy steps. This will connect students of all ages to the places you teach about in an engaging, personal way.
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