The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

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

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November 25, 2019
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Big Ideas about Electricity: Asking Questions about Science (Grades 3–6)

How does electricity work? Why do light bulbs turn on with a flick of a switch? How do electric cars work? These are all questions that children ask every day! Electricity is such an interesting part of science! Did you … Continue reading

November 25, 2019
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Winter-Themed Writing Prompts

Inspire creative writing in your classroom this winter with fun winter writing prompts. Even reluctant writers will have a difficult time resisting the engaging themes of snowflakes, gifts, and holiday cheer. Use these prompts to inspire festive writing in your … Continue reading

November 22, 2019
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Children’s Books To Read: Holidays Around the World

Encourage reading as a form of entertainment this holiday season as kids spend more time indoors. Check out these holiday books that explore multicultural traditions and learn new ways to celebrate the holidays! Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina … Continue reading

October 15, 2019
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20 October and Halloween-Themed Writing Prompts

It’s officially spooky season! October is the perfect month for fun fall and Halloween classroom activities! Inspire creativity in your students’ writing by adding some fun writing prompts to your lesson plan.  Check out the list below to find autumn … Continue reading

October 8, 2019
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Native American Activities and Lessons on Teachers Pay Teachers

Long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, the continent of North America was inhabited by the indigenous people, Native Americans. There were more than 560 Native American tribes in the United States alone, including the Navajo, Cherokee, and … Continue reading

October 4, 2019
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Top 15 TPT Lessons for October: STEM, Daily Practice, and Bats!

Browse Evan-Moor’s individual lesson downloads on Teachers Pay Teachers! Customize your weekly lessons to fit your classroom needs with activities and unit bundles pulled from Evan-Moor’s favorite classroom resources. Check out our most popular October lessons for fall in Evan-Moor’s … Continue reading

October 2, 2019
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Pumpkin-Themed Activities and Lessons for Fall

Pumpkins may just be the fruit of fall (yes, it’s a fruit… I’m still getting used to that); but more specifically, pumpkins are tied to October. The spookiest month of the year falls (pun intended) right in the middle of … Continue reading

August 19, 2019
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Writing Fabulous Sentences and Paragraphs: How to Teach Beginning Writing

Developing students’ writing takes practice and hard work throughout the year, and it can be difficult to transition young students’ basic writing into detailed and descriptive sentences. Teaching early writing components such as expanding sentences, beginning paragraphs, identifying topic sentences, … Continue reading

July 25, 2019
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STEM Challenges for the Classroom

STEM education is a wonderful addition to your classroom curriculum and provides hands-on learning experiences so that children can make connections between their learning and the world around them. STEM challenges allow students the freedom to test and refine their … Continue reading

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