I have a love/hate relationship with reading journals for kids. As a kid, I hated them. For the most part. My dad made it extra homework for us because he’s one of those immigrant parents who thought American schools didn’t assign enough work. He made us keep a daily journal: 5 sentences to describe ourContinue reading “My Kid’s Reading Journal, Or How I’m Channeling My Dad and Bribing My Kid to Read More”
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Read This Before The Next Eclipse!
This essay changed my mind about eclipses Consider this my assigned reading to you for this weekend! Helen Macdonald wrote the essay “How to Stay Sane During a Solar Eclipse” in anticipation of the 2017 eclipse. I remember distinctly and aggressively NOT caring then. My entire school made an event out of it, making solarContinue reading “Read This Before The Next Eclipse!”
Transcendentalist Day: A Low Pressure Intro to American Transcendentalism and Launch Into APUSH Period 4
The change of seasons from summer to fall always makes me think of one of my absolute favorite lessons for American Studies. Full disclosure: This is a lesson idea I took from our AmStud district lead. But it’s such a good one that I have to share! I love taking an inquiry-based approach to learning.Continue reading “Transcendentalist Day: A Low Pressure Intro to American Transcendentalism and Launch Into APUSH Period 4”
A Multifaceted, Multicultural Identity: Visual Texts About the Experiences of Children of Immigrants
Children of immigrants, particularly first generation and second generation, have a unique struggle with identity.
How to Use Bluey in the High School Classroom
By now, you’ve probably heard about Bluey, the wildly popular Australian kids show about a family of dogs. Although it’s created primarily for kids ages 4-7, the show has themes and topics that have moved audiences of all ages. They can be a fun way to introduce or review topics in the high school classroom.Continue reading “How to Use Bluey in the High School Classroom”
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