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Toys as Tools?

You have the power to create a strong classroom culture by making intentional choices about how you manage your classroom. No matter what subject you teach and what preconceived notions a student has about that subject, YOU can ignite their love for learning. It all starts when they walk through your door. When students walk

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Classroom Prep

Through my personal investigation, I realized that when fifth-graders walk into a classroom, they expect bells and whistles. Remember, at this stage, students have spent five years in school. They may have had teachers who posted every single art project on their walls, played music, and maybe even had classroom pets. By the time they

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Hello there!

Hello! My name is Michelle. I’m a New York City K-12 teacher who is passionate about sharing my experience with harnessing the power of play in the classroom. I truly believe that adding play-based learning strategies to the traditional academic lesson cycle will transform the experience for children at school. The goal of this blog

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