BES Book Club
Our 5th grade students are diving into the past through Book Club, where reading and history come together in exciting ways! During Book…
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S3 Strategy in Action
During Language Arts class, students on the 6 Gold Team participated in an activity called Think About It. They worked in small groups…
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History through Literature
I have been incorporating history into 3-5 library classes by introducing Abraham Lincoln to students. I introduced my lesson by reading Honey, The…
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Diplomatic Independence: Writing New Nations While Preserving an Alliance
Students engaged in a creative, inquiry-based writing project where they developed a hypothetical scenario in which they declared independence from America—while strategically maintaining…
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Big Voices, Little Voters
This month, our students had the exciting opportunity to experience the power of voting firsthand! As we prepare for our upcoming field trip,…
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KCMS February Newsletter
To kick off our Romeo & Juliet unit, 8th grade students participated in an interactive Gallery Walk. This is designed to build curiosity,…
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AI in the Classroom: Addressing Concerns While Embracing the Future
As AI becomes ever present in our daily lives, educators and schools are forced to find safe, meaningful ways to guide students through…
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Who Wants to Write? We Do!
In my 5th Grade Classroom, at times it can be challenging to motivate my student writers to engage and strengthen their writing practice….
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A Student Finding Her Civic Voice Through Jackie Robinson
This grant has directly shaped how civics, history, and English/Language Arts come alive in my classroom. Through the professional learning and resources provided,…
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Stories of America: Building Meaningful Collections Through Picture Books
Inspired by Tom Tober’s Teaching Stories of America article https://www.slj.com/story/Teaching-Stories-America, I’ve been intentional about adding picture books that highlight diverse voices, untold histories,…
