I recently conducted a survey with middle school students at my overseas international school. I was looking for information about… Read more The Ones Left Behind: Building Belonging in a Transient School Community
Category: Learning Activities
Advisory Activity: Team Tune Up
My science colleague is organizing our middle school’s annual Science and Engineering Fair. All middle school students must participate and… Read more Advisory Activity: Team Tune Up
Break Bingo – Printable Bingo Card
During school breaks, I always hope my students find time to rest, recharge, and rediscover the world beyond their screens.… Read more Break Bingo – Printable Bingo Card
AI in the Classroom Activity: Microwaves, Steroids, and Escalators?
When I was deciding how to approach the use of AI in my classroom this year, my focus wasn’t on… Read more AI in the Classroom Activity: Microwaves, Steroids, and Escalators?
Four Advisory Activities
I know it can be challenging to pull together good advisory activities, especially at the beginning of the school year,… Read more Four Advisory Activities
End of Year Awards Activity
Hi, if you’re like me, you might struggle to fill in (in a meaningful way) time on the last day… Read more End of Year Awards Activity
Teaching International Organizations? Here Are Some Google Doc Resources
This year I created a mini unit for my 8th grade Social Studies class exploring a number of international organizations… Read more Teaching International Organizations? Here Are Some Google Doc Resources
Rebooting Real Life: A School Challenge for Balanced Technology Use
Students spend much of their day on screens. While technology offers valuable learning tools, it also raises real concerns that… Read more Rebooting Real Life: A School Challenge for Balanced Technology Use
Authority Unpacked: Classroom Resources on Protests, Psychology, Adulthood, and Technology
In my classroom, extending student thinking beyond surface-level understanding is always a priority, and one concept that invites deeper exploration… Read more Authority Unpacked: Classroom Resources on Protests, Psychology, Adulthood, and Technology
Come Sit With Us: Fostering Belonging in Schools (Presentation and Activity)
My middle school colleagues and I have been busy this year developing an advisory program, and focusing on the concept… Read more Come Sit With Us: Fostering Belonging in Schools (Presentation and Activity)
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