The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

April 22, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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Factor Fun! Math Multiplication Games

Learning multiplication facts boils down to practice. (Lots of practice!) Mix in games to help students practice multiplication skills while having fun. Most of these games require easily found items such as dice, dominoes, or a deck of cards. Multiplication … Continue reading

April 12, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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Military Families: Easing the Transition of Moving Schools

My children have experienced many tearful goodbyes with school friends who move across the world due to a military deployment. While heart wrenching, I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for the military child who is moving and adapting … Continue reading

April 1, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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Poetry Unit “Ice Breakers” and Poetry Starters

When it comes to teaching poetry, there seems to be a great divide between those who love it and those who dread it. I enjoyed studying poetry in college courses, yet I was nervous about teaching poetry to high school … Continue reading