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Why Every Elementary Classroom Needs Genius Hour (And How to Convince Your Admin)

General Elementary Education, Inquiry Based Learning

Let’s be real: elementary teachers are basically unicorns in sneakers. We juggle glitter glue explosions, phonics, fractions, and that one kid who insists on calling you “Mom.” Every. Single. Day. So when someone mentions trying something new, like Genius Hour, it might feel like one more plate to spin (or one more Pinterest board to […]

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E-Learning Classroom Resources and the Purposes They Serve

General Elementary Education, Inquiry Based Learning

E-learning can present many challenges. Chief among these is the struggle to find resources to help us with a specific instructional goal that effectively supports distance learning. Below are resources listed underneath the instructional purpose best supported by these digital tools. 1. Whole Group Discussions, Lessons, & Morning Meetings First, ask yourself if you want to have

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9 Ways to Grow a Classroom Library

General Elementary Education

Do you dream of a classroom library that would make Belle delirious with nerdy joy? As a teacher living on a teacher’s salary, it is challenging to grow your classroom library. Here are 9 quick tips that helped me gather THOUSANDS of texts for my library. 1. Advertise your quest to ALL Post on your

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