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Category Archives: Art
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
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
