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Sharing successes and challenges through teaching while becoming a (hopefully) published author.

Be an Archaeologist: Active Learning in Social Studies
Hands On Learning, Social Studies, archaeology, Critical Thinking Melissa Salter Hands On Learning, Social Studies, archaeology, Critical Thinking Melissa Salter

Be an Archaeologist: Active Learning in Social Studies

Help students become archaeologists through active learning. This is the first lesson in my mini archaeology unit and it is always a hit. The kids explore sample bags from a dig site to try to learn about a family/culture that living in Surrey in the past. This post walks through the lesson, the follow-up activity, and how to set up your own dig. Have fun making social studies hands-on!

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Activities for September (and a new math game)
Gamify Math, Math, Community Building, Literacy, Active Learning, Early Year Melissa Salter Gamify Math, Math, Community Building, Literacy, Active Learning, Early Year Melissa Salter

Activities for September (and a new math game)

Looking for ideas to start the year? Let me help! This post provides links to ideas I shared last year to help start your year. It includes community building activities and books that work well! I have also included how to play a game I ALWAYS teach in September that is loved—The Nasty Place Value Game!

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Reader Request: Hands-On Forestry Stations AND a Few Extra Activities… (Cross Curricular)
Hands On Learning, Social Studies, Science, Education Strategies, Educational Resource, BC Curriculum, Stations, Language Arts, Art, ADST, Core Competencies Melissa Salter Hands On Learning, Social Studies, Science, Education Strategies, Educational Resource, BC Curriculum, Stations, Language Arts, Art, ADST, Core Competencies Melissa Salter

Reader Request: Hands-On Forestry Stations AND a Few Extra Activities… (Cross Curricular)

How do you make resources more hands-on? Run stations! Here is an outline of forestry stations I ran in my grade 5/6 class as well as a framework for designing your own stations. I also include a few additional forestry activities. Get messy! Play! Have fun!

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