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Learning “Off-the-Wall” ~ 7 Things You Can Quickly Put Up that Enhance Lessons

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The photo of my classroom shown here is one I took a few years back and I promise- I did not spend a lot of time or energy putting things on walls. As the year progressed, I added things, but here are some things you can put up very quickly that promote ongoing learning and … Read more

Icebreakers and Jitter Shakers ~ First-Day Activities to Create Community

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Here are five of my favorite activities to put students at ease when they walk into GT class on the first day. FIRST DAY TEACHER POEM (K-3) The idea behind this poem is to surprise and have a little fun with students as you introduce yourself and the GT class. Play through these slides in “present” … Read more