Will you be creating Mother’s Day gifts with your students this year? With May 11th just around the corner, you may be looking for some classroom-tested projects. Take a look at these four ideas that have been made over the years by my students (the supply lists and instructions are included below). Colorful vase – This is a simple process…
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What To Do AFTER Testing – Part 2
A few days ago I shared some ideas to keep your upper elementary students engaged and learning even AFTER testing is done. Today I’m sharing part two! It seems like students can never do enough research. It’s a skill they’ll need throughout life! (If you want ideas that go beyond Google, make sure to check out this blog post.) With…
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What To Do AFTER Testing – Part 1
Each and every year I struggle with keeping students engaged after “the test” is over. It’s like the students have a sixth sense and know that the “real” learning is already done. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth! The trick is finding ways to keep them entertained while also keeping them learning. Last year my 6th graders partnered…
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Top Five Things To Do During Student Teaching to Make Your Teacher Interview Easier
Today I am excited to welcome William A. Kresse, Ph.D. and Michael J. Vallely, Ph.D. They are the authors of The Insider’s Guide to the Teacher Interview. They wrote a previous piece here at HoJo’s Teaching Adventures entitled Panicked About the Teacher Interview?: Five Areas of Focus for the Busy Teacher Candidate. Today they are here to share the “Top Five Things To Do…
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Top 5 Online Fun Activities for Kids – Guest Post by Catherine Ross!
I’m so excited to have Catherine Ross guest blogging today! If you’re looking for some great ways to incorporate technology into your day – these are it! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In my experience, kids learn best when they’re having fun. No matter what subject you’re teaching, if you can find a way to engage the kids, hold their interest and customize…
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