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Ready for one of the most memorable weeks of the school year?! This is one of my favorite November activities, and because of that, I am walking you through exactly how to bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade into your own classroom. From learning about the parade to balloon design, building floats, and hosting a parade of your own; this unit is one you’ll look forward to every year!
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Conferences + Teachers = Anxiety. True for you?! While preparing and hosting Parent Teacher Conferences can be very stressful, there are a few things you can do to add ease to this time and help them run smoothly. Read for my tips below!
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Have you ever spent weeks planning a classroom Christmas party only to watch it turn into complete chaos the moment it starts? Students finish activities in two minutes. Others are wandering. Parents are not sure what to do. And somehow you are trying to manage ALL of it while also actually enjoying the moment with your class. There is a better way. And once you try it, you will never go back. Stations changed everything for me. And once you try them for your classroom Christmas party, you will never plan a party any other way!
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Have you ever wished you could take your students on a trip around the world? No passport required. No permission slips, no airport delays. Just your classroom, a little curiosity, and a holidays around the world adventure that students will not stop talking about. That is exactly what this unit makes possible. And the best part? It is incredibly easy to pull off.
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