October 22, 2014
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From candy science to thinking skills to pumpkin poems, these free Halloween activities will help to keep students engaged and learning amidst the Halloween excitement and festivities on October 31! Free Downloadable Halloween-Themed Lessons Try these Evan-Moor Halloween-inspired activities that … Continue reading
October 1, 2014
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When teachers or students hear the word October, the first thing that comes to mind is Halloween. Yet this month is more than Halloween! In 2006, October was designated as the National Bullying Prevention Month. What more important topic could … Continue reading
June 4, 2014
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Whether you’re looking for a quality lesson to fill a gap in your lesson plan or an educational activity to keep your child learning over the summer, use this “lesson roundup”! This post features downloadable activities and resources from a … Continue reading
May 28, 2014
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When I was studying to become a teacher, one thing that impressed me most about my mentors was how these teachers purposefully used bits and pieces of time for effective learning. I am talking about those precious minutes ranging from … Continue reading
May 14, 2014
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British chef, Jamie Oliver, created a “food revolution” in the U.S. by revamping cafeteria lunches, one lunch tray at a time. He began by educating children on food, where it comes from and how it affects the body, and then … Continue reading
April 23, 2014
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Most students cannot resist a good mystery—it brings out their natural curiosity and inspires creativity. Mysteries can serve as great story starters for celebrating “Tell a Story Day” or a creative writing assignment. Story starters using The Mysteries of Harris … Continue reading
April 15, 2014
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Major League Baseball (MLB) season is underway across the country, and no matter which team you root for, baseball-themed activities provide a fun way to teach core skills. April 15 marks Jackie Robinson Day, commemorating April 15, 1947—the day Robinson … Continue reading
April 9, 2014
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Earth Day (April 22) can easily be integrated into all curricular areas and the Common Core State Standards. Think about it: close reading, op-ed writing, social studies, science, art, music, and math! Since a study of the rainforests seems to … Continue reading
March 31, 2014
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Founded by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is held every April to celebrate poetry. However, if you suffer from a little bit of poetry phobia, let me tell you what changed my perspective on teaching … Continue reading
March 19, 2014
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Common Core State Standards, multiple subjects, assessments, and not enough time…sound familiar? Teaching with primary sources is a great way to do it all! Primary sources are documents or physical objects that were present during the event you are studying: … Continue reading