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Valentine-Themed Lesson Ideas

Valentine-Themed Lesson Ideas

Can you believe it's almost February?! We are already one month into 2023. 🤯 To me, February was always the month that felt the most like winter in the classroom. Thanksgiving and Christmas are long past, and the weather is bleh. There is one shiny day in the middle...

Surviving and Thriving in Second Semester: 10 Tips for Teachers

Surviving and Thriving in Second Semester: 10 Tips for Teachers

The first semester always starts off exciting - everything is new! New year, new students, new classroom set up - everything gets a fresh start. By December, that newness has worn off, and everyone is ready for a well-deserved winter break. On the flip side, January...

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Valentine-Themed Lesson Ideas

Valentine-Themed Lesson Ideas

Instead of trying to ignore the day, use students’ excitement to increase learning with fun Valentine’s Day-themed lessons in your classroom.

Surviving and Thriving in Second Semester: 10 Tips for Teachers

Surviving and Thriving in Second Semester: 10 Tips for Teachers

This post aims to help new teachers navigate the confusing and conflicting advice often found on social media, by providing guidance and tips on how to find a balance between work and life, set boundaries, and focus on mental health and building relationships with students.

Getting Started With Hexagonal Thinking

Getting Started With Hexagonal Thinking

Have you heard of hexagonal thinking? Hexagonal thinking is an activity that allows individuals and teams to think about what they have learned and to make connections between ideas.

Hello! I’m Amy Mezni!

  • I believe that students need to be the leaders of the classroom. Even third graders are old enough to be held accountable and to take responsibility for their learning.
  • I do not believe that kids were made to sit in seats. They need to get up and move around.
  • Differentiated instruction is a must. I use guided reading and guided math groups to meet the individual needs of my students.
  • Helping a student to discover their love for reading is a privilege that I never get tired of.
  • School should be fun! We party in my class!