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Digging Deeper: Using Thinking Routines to Build Empathy During African-American History Month

As we celebrate and observe African-American History Month in February, we must recognize the importance of making this topic relevant to students beyond just learning about famous African Americans and their contributions to this country’s history. Including specific activities that promote deeper thinking allows us to deepen understanding while building empathy for others. Developing empathy … read more »

Captain Critique’s War on Fake News: Join the Fight!

Technology has transformed how information is accessed and shared, bringing opportunities and challenges to our classrooms. In this wild west of the Internet, as educators, we find ourselves in serious need of superhero skills to empower students to thrive in a dynamic and interconnected world – where misinformation lurks in the shadows, emojis function as … read more »

Save Time & Enhance Learning: A Guide to Time-Saving Resources on TeachersFirst

TeachersFirst offers many helpful free resources created and curated for educators by educators. Are you familiar with our OK2Ask workshops that cover timely topics to contribute to your professional learning goals? Do you use the TeachersFirst calendar to find resources for upcoming holidays and events? Have you discovered our special topics collections that save time … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Google My Maps – Part 2

Part 1 of this blog introduced you to Google My Maps and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for this tool and ideas for using it in the classroom.  Google My Maps:  The main page shares essential information about making … read more »

Let’s Talk About: Maria Montessori

This school year, the TeachersFirst team has explored the notion of women as change-makers throughout history. In our quest to equip educators with enriching resources, we’re adding resource materials and lesson ideas that share the work of some of these leaders. Today, we’ll look at the inspiring journey of Maria Montessori—a true pioneer in the … read more »