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The Real Value of a Teacher's "Joy Jar"

The Real Value of a Teacher’s “Joy Jar”

Have you ever heard of a Teacher “Joy Jar?” A para that worked with me started this idea several years ago in our classroom. We have had so much fun with it, but I think the real value goes much deeper than just a little end of school year fun.

So, what is a Joy Jar?

image of a jar filled with notes of happy classroom memories

A joy jar is a jar, or a basket, or whatever vessel you choose that…

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7 Ways to Get Students Excited About Learning

7 Ways to Get Students Excited About Learning

“Bueller…..Bueller…..Bueller….”  (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off reference)

Sometimes, getting our kids excited about school can be a real chore.

It can make you feel like you’re failing big time.  We’re on Spring Break right now and I know coming back to finish up the last month of school is going to be really hard on all of us.  If we…

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