I’m thinking back to my Teach Like a Pirate post. There are so many fun “holidays” that you could use for your hook. For example, Saturday is “pretend to be a time traveler” day. This day could be the anchor for a very cool humanities project. Arrange students in small groups to form their … read more »
The National Day of Listening is unofficially celebrated on November 24th. It was started in 2008 by StoryCorps whose mission is “to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.” The National Day of Listening was created to encourage people to interview a loved one, friend, … read more »
Make a Difference Day is a community service event held on the fourth Saturday of each October. The emphasis of this day is to encourage both young and old to volunteer in their community. This event provides many opportunities for classroom learning experiences. When looking at National Social Studies Standards, volunteerism fits directly into the … read more »
The New York Times was first published on September 18, 1851! The world was a very different place then. Today the words Fake News are a stark reminder of the amount of information our students receive every day. How can we help our students know what is real and what is fake? By teaching Media Literacy. According … read more »
June is Great Outdoors Month. It’s great timing because this time of year can be difficult for both teachers and students. While many schools are getting ready to close for the summer, getting through the remaining days with antsy students and tired teachers can be hard. It’s time to plan for some “fun” outdoor instructional … read more »