Kids love candy. I learned early in my teaching career that if candy was involved, there was engagement. Even if the candy was not consumed, it was familiar and fun. Using candy to build models in science automatically engages student interest, but it also engages higher order thinking skills. When using models, students have to… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #15- Use candy to build models
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Six weeks into our school year
We just finished out sixth week of school. I still have not figured out a good housekeeping schedule for this year. We no longer have completely free Friday mornings to spend on chores. I have been scheduling our field trips for Fridays, so not much else gets done on those days. I think I have… Continue reading Six weeks into our school year
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A Back to School FREEBIE!
I created a little "Back to School" packet for homeschoolers and it is FREE in my TPT store here! It has two different "First Day of School" forms, one with space for a 4x6" photo and one without. The form has a place for the student to write grade, name & age, favorite things, etc.… Continue reading A Back to School FREEBIE!
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