Wednesday, March 1, 2017

The Creative Classroom Celebrates Women's History Month

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Maya Angelou once said, “How important it is for use to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”  Since 1987, we have celebrat...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Celebrate Valentine's Day in ELA Without Sacrificing Content

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One of the hardest things about being an English teacher in this fast paced world is being able to take time to celebrate holidays ...
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Kindness Matters: Motivational Cards for Students and Teachers

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From the beginning of my teaching career, promoting kindness and positivity in my classroom has been a top priority for a few reasons. ...
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Monday, December 12, 2016

Save Your Sanity Before Winter Break with Student Reflection Activities

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The few weeks between the end of Thanksgiving break and the start of Winter Break can feel like an eternity. Students begin to get restl...
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Engage and Motivate Students with Argumentative Writing Lessons: "The Best of the Best" from The Creative Classroom

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When I first began teaching in 2008, I was hired to teach 6th-8th grade Literacy Enrichment for students who struggled in ELA. There wa...
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Sunday, October 16, 2016

Secondary ELA Seasonal Blog Hop: The Creative Classroom Shares Tricks & Tips

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As an ELA teacher teacher, one of my favorite times of the school year is October. Not only is it the point of the year where you f...
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Monday, September 5, 2016

Restoring Hope: Love For Louisiana Teachers Fundraiser

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On August 11th, 2016, a stationary weather system resulted in torrential downpours with upwards of two feet of rain that devastated sev...
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