Nellie MackayinStanding On Desks: A Creative Approach to Teaching HistoryTaking a Minute to ReflectIt’s been about 4 weeks since I finally took the jump and started this blog. I created various Google Docs for planning and had several…Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Nellie MackayinStanding On Desks: A Creative Approach to Teaching HistoryLesson Planning in the Real WorldWhile Sunday is a day of rest for a lot of people, it’s my designated work day. After a long week, it’s close to impossible for me to just…Sep 23, 2019Sep 23, 2019
Nellie MackayinStanding On Desks: A Creative Approach to Teaching HistoryFirst Day of School: Building RelationshipsIt’s almost impossible to try to figure out the type of people your students are solely from the first day. I would conclude it’s because…Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Nellie MackayinStanding On Desks: A Creative Approach to Teaching HistoryFirst Day Jitters and School Year GoalsSummer is over. How did that happen? I couldn’t tell you, but what I can tell you is that I’m nervous. A new school year and new students…Sep 8, 2019Sep 8, 2019
Nellie MackayinStanding On Desks: A Creative Approach to Teaching HistoryHow I Found My Calling: Student TeachingSuch a cliche, right? People finding their calling. That’s what I always thought at least, although I do consider myself to be a skeptic.Sep 6, 2019Sep 6, 2019
Nellie MackayinStanding On Desks: A Creative Approach to Teaching HistoryIntroductionsImagine a classroom full of students with heads looking down. Tight rows run through the classroom from front to back and wall to window…Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019