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Instructional Strategies

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May 23, 2021 End of Year Strategies: Engage, Celebrate, and Relax

In many ways, this school year has felt like a marathon. The start was daunting, but also tinged with determination. The pandemic had forced educators…

May 13, 2021 5 (More) Asian Americans who Changed the World

Last year, I wrote a blog which highlighted 5 Asian Americans who changed the world. It was my way of recognizing Asian…

May 9, 2021 How to Celebrate AAPI Month with Your Students

May is a hectic month for teachers. The end of the school year is upon us. There are standards that still need to be taught,…

May 2, 2021 Special Skills: Helping Children Learn Responsibly

Last week I FINALLY got my 16-year-old nephew to agree to a chore. I told him that his lawn needed to be mowed and that…

April 29, 2021 Power Standards: Ensuring Student Growth Mindset

I probably don’t have to tell you this, but life as an educator is busy. It feels as though every time I…

April 18, 2021 One Giant Leap for Students

We live on an extraordinary planet. Think about it, of all the celestial bodies orbiting our sun, Earth is the only one with forests, savannahs,…

March 28, 2021 Three Ways to Make Your Classroom Environmentally Conscious

I have always loved the ocean. In elementary school, I attended a trip to the Shedd Aquarium and was absolutely mesmerized by the aquatic life…

March 23, 2021 The Little Things Add Up

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big difference. The smile in the hallway. The hand on the shoulder. The…