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Janis Lodge
4 days ago5 min read
Market Day and Beyond: Enrichment Activities to Keep Students Excited About Math and Economics
Market Day is one of the most memorable projects for students. It is more than just a fun classroom event — it’s a powerful opportunity...
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Janis Lodge
Jan 284 min read
Transform Reading Skills with Depth & Complexity Icons
Reading is a fundamental skill, and what if you could take it to the next level? Depth & Complexity icons are a powerful tool to ignite...
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Janis Lodge
Dec 12, 20245 min read
Bringing the One Word Project to Life in the Classroom
The One Word Project is an inspiring way to encourage students to focus on personal growth and set meaningful intentions for the year....
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Janis Lodge
Dec 5, 20243 min read
How to Make an M&M Personalized Gift Jar: A Sweet and Thoughtful Gift
Looking for a quick, thoughtful, and budget-friendly gift that works for just about anyone? An M&M Sweet Sentiments gift jar is the...
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Janis Lodge
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Everyday Teacher Favorites: Little Things That Bring Joy
We all know how hard teachers work every day to inspire and teach our students, and it’s always nice to have a few things that bring us...
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Janis Lodge
Oct 6, 20243 min read
Halloween Emoji Writing: A Fun and Engaging Writing Enrichment Activity
Looking for a creative and exciting way to extend writing standards this fall season? Combining the fun of emojis with a spooky Halloween...
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Janis Lodge
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Transform Reluctant Writers with Emoji Paragraph Writing 😁
We all have that one student… you know, the one that struggles to even pick up the pencil to write. The reasons might vary: writer’s...
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Janis Lodge
Jul 12, 20243 min read
Start the New School Year Strong with the One Word Writing and Art Project!
As the new school year approaches, it’s important to find ways to motivate and inspire your students from the very beginning. This...
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Janis Lodge
Jun 29, 20244 min read
How Teachers Can Prep Over Summer: 10 Tips for an Easier Back-to-School Start
First and foremost, every teacher deserves to enjoy the downtime and relaxation that summer break brings. It's a crucial time to recharge...
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Janis Lodge
May 31, 20248 min read
Effective Strategies for Implementing Socratic Seminars in the 3rd-8th Classroom
Running a Socratic Seminar in a classroom involves several key steps to ensure that the discussion is structured, engaging, and leads to...
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Janis Lodge
May 19, 20242 min read
Free K-6 Math Websites & Apps for Fluency Practice & Enrichment
Here is a compilation of free K-6 Math websites and apps to help students with math fluency, practice, and enrichment. This list will be...
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Janis Lodge
Apr 25, 20243 min read
Spring Flower Art: Tips & Tricks
Spring season is here, with flowers blooming, leaves filling the trees, Mother's Day, end of the school year, and summer on the horizon....
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Janis Lodge
Apr 20, 20242 min read
Six Ways to Use Up-Cycled Cardboard for Earth Day STEM Projects
Here are six ways you can use up-cycled cardboard for Earth Day STEM projects!
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Janis Lodge
Apr 9, 20246 min read
Enrich 3rd-6th Math & Economics with Market Day
If you are looking for a way to extend and enrich math and economics learning… Market Day is it! I am a huge advocate for project-based...
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Janis Lodge
Feb 29, 20242 min read
Lucky Learning: Engaging St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids
As the greenest holiday of the year approaches, it's time to sprinkle some shamrock-inspired fun into your celebrations and lessons....
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Janis Lodge
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Rube Goldberg Material and Simple Task Ideas to Get the Ball Rolling!
All amazing Rube Goldberg Machines start with a variety of materials for building a complex contraption that completes a simple task....
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Janis Lodge
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Love and Learn: Five Valentine's Day Activities for Kids
Valentine's Day isn't just about chocolates and flowers; it's also an excellent opportunity to infuse some STEM, Writing, Reading, and...
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Janis Lodge
Jan 9, 20245 min read
Implementing an Interactive Thinking Frame
Interactive Thinking Frames are powerful tools that encourage collaboration, higher-level thinking, deeper connections, and conceptual...
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