3 Great Ways to Engage Your Students In Learning Fraction Multiplication
Are you teaching fraction multiplication? Check out this project-based learning project to skyrocket your math lesson! When your students are working on a project, do you notice that time flies by, your students actually talk about what they’re doing (rather than video games, sports, music, or some other random hot topic), and you hear them […]
25 Famous Black History Figures List for Kids + Free List
This famous Black History figures list for kids is perfect for helping students explore the lives and achievements of leaders who’ve shaped history in many important ways. Download a free printable for your classroom! Helping students research influential Black leaders during Black History Month gives them a broader understanding of what it means to make […]
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with This MLK Day Classroom Activity
This year, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a meaningful MLK Day classroom activity that combines literacy, research, and creativity. Writing a bio poem about Martin Luther King Jr. is a meaningful way to celebrate his life while reinforcing important literacy skills. One of my favorite ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
MLK Books for Kids That Spark Student Reflection
MLK books for kids are a great way to help kids build background knowledge about Martin Luther King Jr. before diving into classroom activities. When January rolls around, I know it’s time to start planning lessons about Martin Luther King Jr. Every year, I’m reminded how powerful his story is for sparking discussions about fairness, […]
Explore Dr. King’s Legacy with an MLK Writing Activity to Teach Text Evidence
This MLK writing activity is a powerful way to help students connect history to writing while exploring Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspiring legacy. Every January, I find myself reflecting on how to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day meaningful for my students while tying it to critical skills they need to develop. One of the […]