Transform Reluctant Writers with Emoji Paragraph Writing 😁
We all have that one student… you know, the one that struggles to even pick up the pencil to write. The reasons might vary: writer’s...
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Janis Lodge
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Start the New School Year Strong with the One Word Writing and Art Project!
As the new school year approaches, it’s important to find ways to motivate and inspire your students from the very beginning. This...
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Janis Lodge
- Jun 29
- 4 min
How Teachers Can Prep Over Summer: 10 Tips for an Easier Back-to-School Start
First and foremost, every teacher deserves to enjoy the downtime and relaxation that summer break brings. It's a crucial time to recharge...
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Janis Lodge
- May 31
- 8 min
Effective Strategies for Implementing Socratic Seminars in the 3rd-8th Classroom
Running a Socratic Seminar in a classroom involves several key steps to ensure that the discussion is structured, engaging, and leads to...
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Janis Lodge
- May 19
- 2 min
Free K-6 Math Websites & Apps for Fluency Practice & Enrichment
Here is a compilation of free K-6 Math websites and apps to help students with math fluency, practice, and enrichment. This list will be...
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Janis Lodge
- Apr 25
- 3 min
Spring Flower Art: Tips & Tricks
Spring season is here, with flowers blooming, leaves filling the trees, Mother's Day, end of the school year, and summer on the horizon....
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Janis Lodge
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Six Ways to Use Up-Cycled Cardboard for Earth Day STEM Projects
Here are six ways you can use up-cycled cardboard for Earth Day STEM projects!
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Janis Lodge
- Apr 9
- 6 min
Enrich 3rd-6th Math & Economics with Market Day
If you are looking for a way to extend and enrich math and economics learning… Market Day is it! I am a huge advocate for project-based...
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Janis Lodge
- Feb 29
- 2 min
Lucky Learning: Engaging St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids
As the greenest holiday of the year approaches, it's time to sprinkle some shamrock-inspired fun into your celebrations and lessons....
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Janis Lodge
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Rube Goldberg Material and Simple Task Ideas to Get the Ball Rolling!
All amazing Rube Goldberg Machines start with a variety of materials for building a complex contraption that completes a simple task....
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Janis Lodge
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Love and Learn: Five Valentine's Day Activities for Kids
Valentine's Day isn't just about chocolates and flowers; it's also an excellent opportunity to infuse some STEM, Writing, Reading, and...
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Janis Lodge
- Jan 9
- 5 min
Implementing an Interactive Thinking Frame
Interactive Thinking Frames are powerful tools that encourage collaboration, higher-level thinking, deeper connections, and conceptual...
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