February is short, busy, and packed with opportunity, making it a unique month in the academic calendar. Between Black History Month, which encourages reflection and discussion on the rich contributions of African Americans, and the vibrant energy of Valentine’s Day, there's an atmosphere of creativity and connection. Coupled with the challenges of winter burnout, this... Continue Reading →
Is the School Day too long?!?
Is 8+ hours at school, considered too long? A Conversation We Need to Have As educators, we’ve all felt the grind of the school day—the early mornings, the jam-packed schedules, the never-ending to-do lists. For our students, the day may feel even longer. Sitting through hours of instruction, navigating social dynamics, and keeping up with... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Keep Students Motivated After Winter Break
Ah, January—when the glitter of the holidays has faded, and middle school students shuffle back to school like hibernating bears rudely awoken mid-nap. Keeping them motivated post-winter break can feel like a Herculean task. But fear not! With a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of humor, and a hearty dose of understanding their quirks, you... Continue Reading →
Let’s Support Kash-In!
The Modern Scholars would like to take a moment to thank everyone that have showed us so much support already! We are building and creating a better learning platform- More ENGAGING, More EDUCATIONAL, More ECONOMICAL Kash-In that we could have never thought of, so THANK YOU for being patient with us. Ways to Support: Share... Continue Reading →
Kash-In: The New Classroom Token Economy
Kash-In is a new mobile app that updates the old classroom token economies that use paper money, stickers, fake checkbooks, and/or point systems used for classroom management; a classroom management tactic into a digital version with a real world twist. Kash-In uses positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) methods to help develop healthier behaviors in... Continue Reading →
My Interactive Math Journal
Interactive Journal Title Page: # Siblings, favorite subject, birthday, goals, hobbies, words that describe you, favorite number, and favorite food. CUBES Problem Solving Strategies in a Cube Net Integer Journal Entry: Positive/ Negative words, numberline, and positive and negative cards Integer Operations foldable for Journal Coordinate Grid Vocabulary Math Foldable: Visual and Vocabulary X... Continue Reading →
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Classifying Rational Numbers Activity
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Sample Student Data Tracker
Calling all Teachers: Acing Your STAAR Review
This may seem like a daunting task to create the right recipe or formula for the “Perfect STAAR Review”, with the right amount of checking for understanding, activities, and use of STAAR materials. Don’t fret, my pet…some of the crucial elements to mastery, you are already doing, we just need to add a pinch of this and a dash of that, and mix. Follow these 5 steps to Student Mastery Nirvana.