Author name: Dylan Callens

Classroom Supplies

The 35 Best Classroom Supplies Essential for Teachers

Teaching is an art form—a fusion of passion, dedication, and the tools that allow us to weave magic into our classrooms. It’s not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about creating an environment where young minds can flourish, wonder, question, and grow. The ambiance of a classroom can transform the learning experience. So, having the right […]

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Career games

Launch Your Future: Amazing 25 Career Games for Teens

Help students find their career paths with our 25 career games designed specifically for high school students. These interactive career exploration activities will provide a fun and engaging way to learn about various professions and equip teens with essential insights and skills for their future careers. From virtual job simulations to role-playing scenarios, each game

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The Happy Child

Visualizing and Connecting as Reading Strategies

We all know the incredible potential every book holds within its pages. Our mission, as educators, is to help our students unlock this vast universe of knowledge. The key? Reading comprehension. Have you ever witnessed that look on a student’s face when they’ve just read something, but it hasn’t quite “sunk in”? It’s painful when

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Wacky Wednesday

41 Fun and Easy Wacky Wednesday School Activities and Ideas 

What is Wacky Wednesday? Ah, “Wacky Wednesday”! It evokes memories of that fun-filled, topsy-turvy tale by Dr. Seuss, where shoes sprout from walls and palm trees peek out from toilets. But there’s so much more to this whimsical day than meets the eye. Over the years, as we’ve strived for a richer tapestry of inclusivity

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The Preferred Seat

Free Effective Seating Chart Plan For the Classroom

The classroom seating chart is one of those unsung heroes of classroom management. It seems like a mundane task, but trust me, a well-thought-out seating plan can make a significant difference in the dynamics and learning environment of your classroom. It doesn’t take much time to create a great classroom arrangement. Let’s get started! If

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Empowering Students Through Learning Contracts: Giving Agency to Their Education

Introduction It’s the beginning of the school year… already! In light of that, I want to look at one way to get off to a great start with students: learning contracts and how they can give students the agency to take charge of their own education. In the classroom, I have seen firsthand the positive

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Using AI to Generate Tiered Texts for Differentiated Learning

Introduction If you’ve ever dabbled in the realm of differentiated instruction, you know how valuable tiered texts can be. The dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought with it the opportunity to supercharge classroom scaffolding like never before. Let’s dive right in! What’s up with Tiered Texts and AI? Tiered texts, if you’re new to

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