Encourage Autonomy in the Classroom Now
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How can you promote autonomy in the classroom? Instead of the “sage on the stage,” be the “guide on the side.” First, implement student-centered learning. Then you can coach your…
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4 Ways You Can Actually Improve Your Teaching
To improve your teaching, lift, don’t push. Mediocre teachers push their students through the curriculum. You know – coverage. But great teachers do something different. They scaffold instruction so every…
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Teaching Slow Changes to Earth’s Surface
Teach slow changes to Earth’s surface – weathering, erosion, and deposition – with hands-on science experiments. With just a few simple materials, your students will experience these changes firsthand. (more…)
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How to Build an Erosion Table (AKA Stream Table)
Need an erosion table for your classroom? Try building this D.I.Y. version. All you need is a package of paint tray liners and an egg carton. (more…)
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A Magical Fairy Tales Unit Your Students Will Love
This fairy tales unit includes multicultural literature, informational text, figurative language, poetry, and drama. The two-week multidisciplinary unit is magical! (more…)
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Free Mythology Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary & Middle School
Looking for a complete set of mythology lesson plans? Try this set! As kids read The Lightning Thief, they learn about characters, point of view, patterns in literature, allusions, and…
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The Lightning Thief Reading Activities – You’ll Love These!
Looking for some The Lightning Thief reading activities? Try these! Background information introduces Greek mythology. Chapter analysis encourages kids to summarize, make inferences, and learn new vocabulary. (more…)
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Mythology Writing Activities – 2 Authentic Argumentative Essays
What are some fun mythology writing activities? Surprisingly, argumentative essays fit perfectly. Just ask kids to argue which god should be invited to dinner. Or persuade others to vote for…
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Mythology Characters: Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Creatures
Teaching Greek mythology characters? What fun! After all, kids love the larger-than-life personalities. Try this easy project. First, assign one god, goddess, hero, or creature to each child. Ask them…
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Teaching Figurative Language – Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia
Teaching figurative language? First, use clear definitions and examples. Second, add a little practice. Soon your students will be ready to apply what they know. (more…)
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