Are You Earthquake Prepared?
We were able to combine several themes into one lesson with this activity. In social...
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Read Alouds for Inclusion and Friendship
As a school that focuses on inclusion, I’m always searching for books that promote inclusion,...
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Poets Among Us
With April being National Poetry Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share some...
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That Class. Those Kids. How to Thrive With a Challenging Class.
C’mon, teachers. You know what I’m talking about. That class. That class that each teacher...
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The Calm(er) Classroom
Have you had one of those classes that have enough energy to power your entire...
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Art, Inclusion, and the HTS Online Auction
I am not an artist. I draw stick figures. However, I AM a teacher. And...
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The Teacher’s OTHER Job: 5 Tips to Stay Organized
When I decided to become a teacher, I have to admit that I was still...
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Standardized Testing: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (or not)
Standardized testing is a source of great debate among those in the field of education....
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Homework Battles: There’s Hope!
One would think that since I am both a mom and a teacher, then helping...
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Chaos Tag: A Variation on the Game of Tag, Part 1
Ask any child what his/her favorite subject in school is, and you will most certainly...
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