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Standing On Desks
A creative approach to teaching history.
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Taking a Minute to Reflect
Taking a Minute to Reflect
It’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…
Nellie Mackay
Sep 29, 2019
Lesson Planning in the Real World
Lesson Planning in the Real World
While 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…
Nellie Mackay
Sep 22, 2019
First Day of School: Building Relationships
First Day of School: Building Relationships
It’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…
Nellie Mackay
Sep 15, 2019
First Day Jitters and School Year Goals
First Day Jitters and School Year Goals
Summer 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…
Nellie Mackay
Sep 8, 2019
How I Found My Calling: Student Teaching
How I Found My Calling: Student Teaching
Such a cliche, right? People finding their calling. That’s what I always thought at least, although I do consider myself to be a skeptic.
Nellie Mackay
Sep 5, 2019
Introductions
Introductions
Imagine a classroom full of students with heads looking down. Tight rows run through the classroom from front to back and wall to window…
Nellie Mackay
Sep 1, 2019
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