Tag: lesson ideas

Sharing Stories for National Tell a Story Day

Author: Darshell Silva | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , , , , ,
Leave a comment

National Tell a Story Day, observed on April 27, offers a wonderful opportunity for educators to tap into the power of storytelling in the classroom. Stories have the ability to inspire creativity, foster literacy, and connect people across cultures. For students, storytelling promotes self-expression, critical thinking, and communication skills. Keep reading to learn how educators … read more »

Top Tips for Reimagining Virtual Learning Days 

Author: Traci Hedetniemi | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , , ,
Leave a comment

Whether planned or unexpected, virtual learning days often fill teachers with anxiety or dread. At the same time, students may discount virtual learning and not view it as a “real” school day. But if we can think of virtual days as opportunities, they have tremendous potential to offer powerful learning experiences for students. The key … read more »

Classroom Gardening and the Sustainable Development Goals

Author: Sharon Hall | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , ,
Leave a comment

April is National Garden Month, an opportunity to celebrate gardening’s physical and mental health benefits. It also provides educators with several opportunities to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. One recent report shows that school gardens lead to significant increases … read more »

Engage Student Voice on World Storytelling Day

Author: Darshell Silva | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , , ,
Leave a comment

What story is your classroom waiting to tell? Engage your students in exploring their stories on World Storytelling Day, March 20th! This year’s theme, ‘Deep Water,’ offers endless creative possibilities—whether your class dives into its literal meaning, uses it as a symbol of emotions or challenges, or charts their own imaginative course. It’s your classroom, … read more »

From Farm to Table: Engaging Students with SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Author: Sharon Hall | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , ,
Leave a comment

In 2015, United Nations Member States shared their agenda for sustained development by 2030 through 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals recognize that ending poverty and improving equity go hand-in-hand with other strategies, including improving health, education, and economic growth. In an increasingly interconnected world, educating students about the SDGs is more important than … read more »

Crucial Collaboration: Teaching and Learning with Phenomena

Author: Megan Boletta | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , , , 1 Comment

In the constantly evolving educational landscape, the traditional model of instruction is transforming into a dynamic, collaborative, and hands-on experience for both teachers and students. The integration of phenomena-based learning has taken science instruction by storm and is the new expectation for the modern classroom. We’ve discussed this approach in several recent posts that emphasize … read more »

Make History Come Alive: Teaching the 2025 Presidential Inauguration

Author: Darshell Silva | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , ,
Leave a comment

The 2025 Presidential Inauguration, set for Monday, January 20th at noon ET, offers a powerful teaching opportunity that bridges past and present. More than just a ceremony, inaugurations serve as living snapshots of American politics, culture, and society throughout our nation’s history. While the political nature of this event may create sensitive moments in the … read more »

Rocking in the New Year with TeachRock

Author: Erin Mulvany-Mankowski | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , ,
Leave a comment

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato With the New Year upon us and resolutions abounding, resolve to add a little something special to your class lessons this year. Music is a universal … read more »

Time-Saving Lesson Planning Strategies for Teaching with Phenomena

Author: Megan Boletta | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , , ,
Leave a comment

One of the most time-consuming parts of teaching is lesson planning. It’s often a barrier to trying new instructional strategies, even when we’re confident they’ll be a game-changer in the classroom. If you’re considering integrating phenomena into your science lessons to engage your students and encourage them to think critically about the world around them, … read more »

Remembering Pearl Harbor Using Choice Boards for Meaningful Learning

Author: Sharon Hall | Posted:
Categories: Classroom Application | Tags: , , ,
Leave a comment

A date which will live in infamy Franklin D. Roosevelt Each year, we commemorate Pearl Harbor Day to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This significant event led to the United States’s consequential decision to declare war on Japan and enter World War … read more »