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Why I Love Project-Based Learning

Discover why I love Project-Based Learning and how designing authentic, creative Performing Arts projects have transformed student engagement, skill development, and real-world readiness in my classroom.

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EAL/D Lessons for International Women’s Day

Discover three engaging, no-prep ESL biography lessons on Greta Thunberg, Rosa Parks, and Serena Williams that help your students celebrate International Women’s Day while building confidence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

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5 Middle School Activities for Black History Month

Discover five engaging middle school activities for Black History Month that build historical understanding through puzzles, biographies, listening games, and interactive learning. These low-prep classroom resources help students explore influential African American figures while strengthening literacy, critical thinking, and social studies skills.

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Learner Profile Series: How to Teach Students to Be Open-Minded

This post explores how to teach the IB Learner Profile trait of being open-minded through cultural reflection, perspective-taking, and meaningful classroom discussions drawn from a ready-to-use MYP lesson, helping students challenge bias, appreciate diversity, and grow through new ideas.

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Learner Profile Series: How to Teach Students to Be Principled

This post explores how to teach the IB Learner Profile trait of being principled through real-life dilemmas, reflective discussion, and scenario-based activities from my printable MYP lesson resource, helping students practice honesty, fairness, and responsibility in meaningful ways

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Creative Thinking Skills in the IB MYP: Helping Students Think Differently

Discover how the IB MYP Creative Thinking ATL skills help students generate original ideas, explore new perspectives, and develop innovative solutions. This post breaks down all 12 Creative Thinking subskills with practical, classroom-ready activity ideas that empower students to think creatively and critically.

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