The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

March 17, 2020
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35 Spring Writing Prompts and Story Starters

Freshen up your writing activities with some fun spring writing prompts, such as story starters, letters to Mother Nature, and free writing prompts. This time of year makes everyone antsy as summer gets closer, but there’s still plenty of school … Continue reading

March 16, 2020
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If Your School Is Closed: Ideas to Continue Students’ Learning at Home

With schools closed for distance learning or only partially open, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers has solutions to provide children with quality practice and review of grade-level skills, as well as sanity-saving ideas for parents! School closures can be a challenge for parents … Continue reading

March 16, 2020
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5 Social and Emotional Strategies to Help Your Child Cope with Stress

Help children learn important skills for coping with anxiety, stress with these social and emotional learning strategies. These activities are a great way to help children cope with new situations, experiences and friendships.  1. Put aside time in the morning … Continue reading

Forces and Motion

March 12, 2020
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Forces and Motion: Inquiry-Based Science Activities

Active participation has long been held as one of the greatest teaching strategies to engage students and have them retain their understanding of concepts learned. Grounded in active learning, the 5E model of learning science is built around student-led inquiry … Continue reading

March 2, 2020
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Greek Myths and Percy Jackson Lessons and Activities

The Percy Jackson book series has seized elementary readers everywhere, and it is the perfect opportunity to incorporate Greek and Roman mythology into your history lessons! The books follow a young protagonist, Percy, who finds out that the world of … Continue reading

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