Shared Lessons

Yearly Planning

Successful planning strategies are unique to the individual. A method that works well for one person may not work well for another. Some people don’t plan at all. That’s not me. (more…)

Engineering for Kids

Engineering may not be something that you had considered teaching, but with the help of a great curriculum that is easy to use, you may want to reconsider. Plus, the curriculum is free! (more…)

This morning, when I stepped out onto my back porch, I was met with a disturbing sight. Two barn swallow hatchlings lay motionless on the floor. The parents, one in the nest above and the other nearby, chattered loudly. I immediately knew something was wrong.
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Map Skills Unit

For our six-week Spring co-op this year, I taught a class on map skills. Using various resources, I created six different lessons with specific goals for each one. (more…)