Author: The Classroom Hunt
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The Power of Paired Passages: Never Run Out of Things to Read
Do you ever sit and wonder what you’re going to teach next or what texts would pair well with your class novel? That used to be me. As in: Waste half of my 40-minute planning period trying to find the best grade-level texts for whatever unit we were on. When you FINALLY find that perfect… Read more
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Jazz Up Your Black History Month Music Lessons!
Need February music lesson ideas? Black History Month in the music room is one of the most fun seasons. Jazz riffs, hip-hop beats, and even opera set the soundtrack for the days. And in the middle of winter, we need some extra FUN to keep us all going. Read more
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5 Weird Things YOU Need as a First-Year Teacher
So maybe you’ve seen them online- the 100 item list of things you NEED as a first-year teacher. If you have a calculator handy, the sum of those items may be almost as much as your first paycheck as a 1st year teacher! We’ve been there. As two young teachers with relatively no income when… Read more
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5 Steps to Prep for Back to School in the Summer (& Still Enjoy It!)
Back to school is almost upon us, but wait! Summer is for all of the amazing things you didn’t have time to do in the school year. Enjoy summer. Summer is fantastic! When the thoughts of newly waxed floors, new rosters, and meet the teachers start to surface, take a moment, regroup, and figure out… Read more