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End of the Year Slide Show Songs
Happy end of school year! I know many schools and classes have special end of the year slide shows to remember the fun things that happened during the year. For the last ten years I have created the...
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Daily 5 in Upper Elementary and Middle School
Hi, from Meghan at Vestal's 21st Century Classroom! About five years ago, I was working for a district that required teachers to use Daily 5 for language arts. Initially, I struggled to make Daily 5...
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Too Much "Teacher Stuff"? Have a Teacher Yard Sale!
Are you bogged down with too much "Teacher Stuff"? Teachers are often collectors of items that are "too good to throw away." So don't! Summer is the perfect time to have a Teacher Yard Sale! This is...
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5 Fresh Ways to Use Virginia Readers' Choice Books In Your Lessons
It's summer time, and I don't know about you, but I spend a ton of time reading. Mostly for my own enjoyment, but I also take the time to catch up on the Virginia Readers' Choice books for the next...
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Obsessed with Paint Chips
I can't help it. There is something about those multi-hues that is so appealing. I used them when I taught a scrapbook class on colors. AND I love the commercials from Sherman-Williams using...
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Virginia Professional Organizations and the Benefits of Joining
If you're a Virginia teacher, then you are aware that the Virginia Department of Education requires you to recertify every 5 years (10 years after your next recertification date). During the time our...
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Strategies for Teaching American Indians of Virginia
American Indians of VirginiaHi again, from Meghan at Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom. In my last post, I shared tips for teaching regions of Virginia. In this post, we will move onto the next Virginia...
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Differentiation Strategy: And, Or, Both?
Hello all! I am Haley from Owls and Lessons, Etc. and I'm sharing with you a simple but effective strategy that I've used in my 2nd and 4th grade classrooms over the years that is low prep, engaging,...
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5 Ways You're Not Using the VDOE Website
Hi from Alyssa at Alyssa Teaches! As we head back to school, I want to share some tips about using one of my favorite websites as a Virginia teacher - the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)...
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7 Jamestown Activities
Jamestown ActivitiesHi, I’m Meghan from Vestal’s 21st CenturyClassroom. Welcome back to the next post in our series about teaching Virginia Studies! So far, we have covered ways to teach regions of...
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Chapter Book Read Alouds in the Elementary Classroom
I have vivid images of sitting with my mom as a child, listening to her read about Laura's adventures from Little House on the Prairie. And in Mrs. Anderson's class, listening to The Borrowers. We, as...
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8 Elementary Virginia Readers' Choice Books You Don't Want to Miss
Reading new kids' chapter books and recommending them is always fun for me. Every summer I spend a great deal of my day diving into the chapter books and thinking of ways my colleagues can use them in...
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7 Colonial Virginia Classroom Ideas
7 Colonial Virginia Classroom IdeasHi, again! It’s Meghan from Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom. I’m back to share more hands-on ways to teach Virginia Studies throughout the school year. So far, we’ve...
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7 Virginia in the American Revolution Activities
7 Virginia in the American Revolution ActivitiesWelcome back! Meghan Vestal from Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom here to share more ways to teach Virginia Studies that your students are sure to love....
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Virginia Studies: A New Nation Activities
Virginia Studies: A New Nation ActivitiesHi, I’m Meghan Vestal from Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom. Throughout this school year, I’ve been sharing some of my favorite tips, strategies, and activities...
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Make Your Virginia Studies Civil War Unit Memorable
Make Your Virginia Studies Civil War Unit MemorableWelcome back to the next part in our series about teaching Virginia Studies (see the list at the end of this post to find the other Virginia Studies...
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5 Virginia Studies Reconstruction Activities
Welcome back! I’m Meghan from Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom and I refuse to accept that Virginia Studies has to be boring. I love finding ways to make Virginia Studies engaging and hands-on so that...
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Ways to Help Kids Access Books While Distance Learning
Many schools across Virginia, the United States, and the world are closed due to coronavirus concerns. Teachers and parents alike are trying to figure out how distance learning will work now that...
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Distance Learning: Mic Drop Maths Podcast For Kids!
As we continue to transition to distance learning, we know kids need to read, read, read. If you're looking for ways to access digital books, check out the post here. What about quality math...
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Virginia in the 20th Century and Beyond Unit
Virginia in the 20th Century and Beyond UnitHi! Meghan from Vestal’s 21st Century Classroomhere, and I’ve got more hands-on Virginia Studies activities you can use to make learning fun. So far, in this...
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