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Holidays, New Teacher Tips

The Correct Way for a Teacher to Spend Winter Break

The weeks leading up to winter break are less than easy. In fact, they are some of the hardest of the year. Students are excited and might be literally bouncing off of the walls. So, once you turn off the light, close your classroom door, and head home, you might think your work is done. However, you’re mistaken. Here are…

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6 Children’s Books About Anxiety for Kids Who Worry

Worrying and feeling anxious is very common in children. It can be hard to deal with the unknown. It can be hard to handle feeling like you can’t control what will happen. Here are 6 children’s books about anxiety, worrying, and feelings. Picture Books for Anxiety and Worry Worry Says What? Worry Says What? helps children understand that worries are…

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Help Your Students Understand Other Perspectives with this Free Activity

Listening to and understanding other perspectives can be difficult for adults and children alike. However, this is an important life skill. This collaborative, inquiry based lesson focuses on sharing your perspective and listening to someone else’s with an open mind. Background Information: In the last few posts, I’ve been sharing all about how you can use the principles of IB…

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Free Collaborative Project for Google Slides: Inquiry Based Learning

Inquiry based, collaborative projects have many benefits for your students and your classroom. Here is a collaborative Google Slides project you can do with your class this year. Why Should I Use Collaborative, Inquiry Based Projects in my Classroom? In the last few posts, I’ve been sharing all about how you can use the principles of IB education in your…

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