My school is a Title I, high poverty, trauma-informed school in Virginia. I teach a total of 29 second graders, departmentalized by subject area, and I have 15 second graders in my homeroom here in Southwest… Read More
Get Set to Celebrate National STEM Day November 8!
It’s not to early to pick some of your favorite topics and get set to celebrate National STEM (and STEAM!) Day on November 8 (or a little earlier since the 8th is a Sunday)! Looking for… Read More
Timely Topics: Statue of Liberty
Wednesday, October 28, marks the 134th anniversary of the dedication of The Statue of Liberty. Originally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World” and dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1886, the statue commemorates the French and… Read More
Timely Topics: Myths, Legends, Lore (and More!)
With the end of October signaling spookiness, students may have a hankering to hear about goblins, ghosts, and ghouls. Why not tickle their fancy with a tantalizing tale or two? Tune in to some podcasts rooted… Read More
Timely Topics: Eleanor Roosevelt
While Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday was October 11, this famous First Lady is worthy of celebrating any day. Introduce your students to the woman President Harry S. Truman called “First Lady of the World” by having a… Read More
Inherited TWC Materials Change Classroom!
I have been teaching for over fifteen years, although this is my first year teaching a third and fourth grade combination class. One of the third grade teachers last year was lucky enough to get a… Read More
App Advice: For You or Your Whole Crew?
By now, you may have heard about The Walking Classroom app, introduced last spring in an effort to keep students walking, listening, and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. But did you know you can subscribe in… Read More
Timely Topics: Chemistry Contributions
This year, October 18 through 24 marks the American Chemical Society’s National Chemistry Week. Celebrated each year during the third week of October, this event promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. Dive into John… Read More
Walk This Way: The Walking Classroom App
Part of our Walk this Way series, designed to share The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States, this post provides a glimpse into Amy Schott’s classroom. Click here to read all… Read More
Timely Topics: Dictionary Day
Did you know that October 16 is National Dictionary Day? Held on the birthday of Noah Webster, the day commemorates his many accomplishments and contributions. Webster published his first dictionary, A Compendious Dictionary of the English… Read More