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Category Archives: Language Arts
It All Starts as a Rookie
The champions of the Iditarod are true icons. They embody the enormous accomplishment that we aspire to within our own individual passions. We look at them and we see success. Although these amazing examples inspire us, we often feel very … Continue reading →
Finding What Works in the Classroom 2.24.11
Temperature in Wasilla, late morning, 20°F, little wind Teachers want to know what works in the classroom to facilitate student learning and to achieve growth in their learning. The research-based document,What Works in Classroom Instruction by Robert Marzano, Barbara Gaddy, … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Art, Art, Curriculum, Elementary, Environmental Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Education, Geography, Geography, Geography, High School, Language Arts, Language Arts, Language Arts, Math, Math, Math, Math, Messages from Martha, Middle School, PreSchool & Kindergarten, Reading, Science, Science, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies, Social Studies, Technology, Technology, Technology
Iditarod Inspired Poetry
In my classroom, our study of poetry falls at the end of March. To ease the transition from the Iditarod and Alaska to poetry, I start with The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service. “There are strange things done … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Art, Curriculum, Language Arts, Language Arts, Messages from Martha, Middle School
Honest Dogs
Honest dogs—I first came across those words in Gary Paulsen’s book, Woodsong, used to describe one of his dogs, Storm. Paulsen defined Storm as a dog who always worked, always pulled, ran many miles, and taught Gary many things about … Continue reading →
Something to Do While You Follow Me!
When I arrive in Alaska around February 22, I’ll post often to keep you in the loop about what I am doing and what is going on with the race. And, when the race starts March 6, I’ll post daily … Continue reading →
Iditarod is Coming! Fill Your Sled Now!
(Keep on reading to find some ideas of activities for your students to do.) Mushers carry the following mandatory items in their sleds during the race. I bet you can make this list relevant to what students need to be … Continue reading →
Posted in Environmental Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Education, High School, Language Arts, Language Arts, Language Arts, Math, Math, Math, Math, Messages from Martha, Middle School, PreSchool & Kindergarten, Reading, Science, Science, Science, Technology, Technology, Technology
Snow!
North Carolina, my home, is a state with very different regions—the Appalachian Mountains in the western part of the state; the rolling land of the Piedmont where I live; the flat coastal farmland edging to the Atlantic Ocean. Snow frequently visits … Continue reading →
Taking Care of the Iditarod Dogs, Writing, and Sequencing
The dogs of the Iditarod are athletes and get the kind of training and health care human professional athletes get. Volunteer vets man the race’s checkpoints to examine teams as they arrive throughout the race. These dogs have been cleared … Continue reading →
I Knew I Could Do It! Write a Personal Narrative
This lesson plan for grades three through high school uses the book Big-Enough Anna to spark students’ thinking. The book, by Pam Flowers, is a true story about how a little sled dog was big enough to learn to lead … Continue reading →
September Ideas for Your Sled
It’s after Labor Day and we’re all back in school. I hope you’ve found ways to use the clipart and bookmarks in your classrooms or you have plans to use them during the year. I‘ve had another remarkable Iditarod experience … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Art, Art, Elementary, High School, Language Arts, Language Arts, Language Arts, Messages from Martha, Middle School, Reading, Technology, Technology, Technology
Bookmarks and Activities for Students and Teachers
Use the bookmark for your classes. They can be rewards for students who achieve reading goals, everyone can have one for themselves, or use them for end of the year gifts for your students. Print them on card stock so … Continue reading →
More Lessons & Ideas to Fill Your Sled!
August is upon us, and we teachers know the clock is ticking towards that first day of school. In July, I posted clip art to help you with bulletin boards, room decorations, and more. You got a great start with … Continue reading →
Big-Enough Anna
This lesson was written with fifth grade standards, but easily moves up or down grade levels. Students use foldables to analyze the book. The book can be ordered from the author’s web site below. This book is a biography for children. It’s … Continue reading →
Literacy Lessons by Cathy Walters, Target® 2009 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™
Literacy Lessons by Cathy Walters, Target® 2009 Teacher on the Trail™ * These lessons support literacy goals. The lessons are brain based and often encourage students to move through music or be physically active. The lessons can be easily integrated … Continue reading →
