The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

January 22, 2020
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Goldilocks Fairy Tale Reading Activities and Projects for K–1

Literature Pockets by Evan-Moor immerse students in their reading by engaging them in different activities and projects that relate to the story they just read. “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is a featured unit in Literature Pockets: Folktales & Fairy … Continue reading

January 16, 2020
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Paper Airplane STEM Challenge for grades 3–6

Paper airplanes are the perfect STEM project for classroom science lessons! It’s an easy and fun lesson idea for large groups of children, and teaches key scientific concepts like aerodynamics, velocity, thrust, speed, and other scientific forces. Teach your students … Continue reading

January 16, 2020
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Chinese New Year Lessons and Free Dancing Dragon and Chinese Lantern Activity

Happy Chinese New Year! The first day of Chinese New Year starts with the new moon, which appears between January 21 and February 20. The Chinese New Year is decided by China’s lunar calendar and falls on the first day … Continue reading

January 7, 2020
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Inquiry-Based Science: How to Use the 5E Model to Support Science Standards

Subatomic particles. Electromagnetic energy. Cosmic black holes. Science can seem intimidating, wrapped up in some of the most challenging vocabulary. Yet the single word of inquiry—why—is the secret password at the doorway of science. Thankfully, young minds are naturally curious. … Continue reading

January 6, 2020
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Quick and Easy Substitute Lesson Ideas for Your Sub Folder Plus Free Sub Folder Template

Teachers work hard. That’s no secret. Whether you’re sick or need an unexpected day off, you may need a substitute teacher to step in and follow through on your plans for the day. Every substitute teacher can only be as … Continue reading

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