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No Time for Drama: Transitions

Hey everyone! Caroline Cole here, back to do another guest post on theatre education while Bryce takes a well-deserved short break from the blog during the holiday season. I love getting to pop over to ‘The Teaching Texan’ once in a while to say hello and throw my two cents into the ring about ... read more

4 Ways to Incorporate Games in the Classroom

Hey y’all! Today I want to share my love of using games in the classroom. The games I use are versatile, fun, and easy for students to learn and learn from! I know that as teachers, especially in elementary, you probably already know the importance of games as well as I do. Educational World has a ... read more

Pumpkin Investigation Unit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYkVokRfgrQ Pumpkins in the classroom - I'm not sure if anything could sound more exciting than that!  I love all things seasonal, and, of course, any opportunity to integrate math, science, and creative learning. Luckily, the pumpkin investigation I’m sharing with ... read more

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