Thu, Mar 14, 2019 3:12 AM in Rural vs. Inner-city
I grew up in a rural area and will be moving back to teach in that same rural area. I agree! There are incredible advantages to teaching in these wonderful small towns.
There is usually plenty of space for outdoor exploration. There is probably a national park close by. More animals to see and observe. Less distraction and more of a peaceful environment in which the students can work in ...
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Thu, Mar 14, 2019 3:04 AM in Animal Adaptations
Sounds like fun!! I would include in that lesson or perhaps expand into lizards and frogs. They are two animals that are found just about every where and are very camo.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2019 3:01 AM in Use the Outdoors in EVERY LESSON!
Young kids enjoy moving and exploring the outdoors. Some enjoy dirt a bit more than others but still, each child has that curiousity. Feed off of that curiousity and keep them moving as much as you can. I grew up on a farm and learned to count when I was a toddler collecting eggs in the chicken coop. As I became older and had to handle pigs, goats and cows, my math was enhanced when I had to calc...
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