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cover of The flower picture book

The Flower, by John Light – Lesson Ideas

This picture book is a great provocation for discussion and writing. It also provides many opportunities for integration with the arts.
Jackie Smith
9 min read

Is it Worth it to Upgrade on Kahoot?

Considering an upgrade to premium Kahoot? Here are some things to consider.
Jackie Smith
2 min read
array of cookies

The Doorbell Rang: Lesson Plan for Teaching Fractions

In this classic picture book, children learn about fractions through the sharing of cookies. Here's a companion three-part math lesson...
Jackie Smith
2 min read
Student raising his hand attentively,

5 Best Practices to Support Students With ADHD

Students with ADHD (and many who haven't been diagnosed) can be a bit scattered and might underachieve. Here are some best...
Jackie Smith
2 min read
Girl wearing a yellow dress, writing and thinking

5 Fantastic Hook Examples to Inspire Students to Add Spark to Their Narrative Writing

For many students, getting started is the hardest part of writing a story. Here are some story starter ideas to get...
Jackie Smith
1 min read
student writing in a book

How I Use Kahoot to Engage Students

The paid version of Kahoots has some benefits. Here I give my take on who should go for the paid version...
Jackie Smith
2 min read
personal narratives

Personal Narrative: Lesson Outlines and Examples

A good personal narrative reveals something personal about the writer and shows the significance of the event to the writer.
Jackie Smith
6 min read