Category Archives: PreSchool & Kindergarten

Books to the Trail

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

 The Iditarod Books the Trail program has been running for several years now.  Schools in the lower 48 and others team up with sister schools along the race trail to deliver much needed books to these remote schools.  Recently the … Continue reading →

Posted in An Approach to Literacy, Messages from Blynne, PreSchool & Kindergarten, Reading

Finding What Works in the Classroom 2.24.11

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

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 is Coming! Fill Your Sled Now!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

(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!

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

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 →

Posted in Elementary, Language Arts, Messages from Martha, PreSchool & Kindergarten, Reading, Science

Iditarod Math for Elementary & Middle Grades

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

The Iditarod and its race statistics make math real-life situations for students, helping them understand how math is used in everyday life. Use these math problems for practice, homework, extra credit, review, or in middle school at the beginning of … Continue reading →

Posted in Curriculum, Elementary, Math, Math, Math, Messages from Martha, Middle School, PreSchool & Kindergarten

September Ideas for Your Sled

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

 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

Literacy Lessons by Cathy Walters, Target® 2009 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™

Posted on November 16, 2008 by

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 →

Posted in An Approach to Literacy, Elementary, Language Arts, PreSchool & Kindergarten, Reading