• 5 Ice Breakers for the First Day of 5th Grade

    Best Icebreakers for the first day of school pencils and school supplies

    Every teacher knows that an icebreaker is an essential activity that needs to be done on the first day of school. Returning to school after a long summer break causes everyone a bit of anxiety.  Students are nervous about who their teacher is going to be and whether they will have friends in their classroom, […]

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  • 8 Fun Activities to Teach European Exploration

    Old ship and text: European exploration activities

    There is so much to teach about European Exploration! How do you make it fun and engaging for you and your students? But I’m here to help give you ideas on hands-on activities. These activities are meaningful and will help your students learn about the motivations behind exploration, the navigational tools that were used, and […]

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  • 7 Strategies for Teaching Students with Dyscalculia

    student frustrated with head on chalk board. Text: Strategies for students with dyscalculia

    Math can be hard and frustrating for students with dyscalculia but with the right scaffolds and support, it doesn’t have to be. Many strategies can be implemented to help students with dyscalculia. But first, what is dyscalculia? What is Dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability in math.  Students with dyscalculia have persistent difficulties in […]

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