Are you also finding it hard to believe that the new year is upon us? It seems like it was just the other day that I was welcoming my students to their final year of middle school. For many people, a new year brings with it a new and fresh beginning- one that is hopefully …
Are you in need of an engaging and fun lesson that your students will love? Would you like to integrate technology into a lesson in a unique way? Do you have blank wall space and are in need of some classroom decor? Use this lesson with your students that will challenge them to create original …
At first glance, Cindy Abbot may appear to be only a musher (which is remarkable in and of itself). However, this dedicated wife, mother and two-time Iditarod finisher is a world-traveler, extreme scuba diver, former college professor, author, advocate who raises awareness for rare diseases, and a mountain climber! Cindy has summited Mt. Everest which makes her …
I can insure you that a students do writing good and communicate good. Did I just get your attention? I hope so because that first sentence does not make any cents (I couldn’t resist). The need to communicate clearly and effectively is essential. Unfortunately, it is evident that nowadays many students lack an understanding of the parts …
Kristy Berington is currently getting ready to run her 10th Iditarod! Most Iditarod and mushing fans know that Kristy has an identical twin sister, Anna, who also is a musher. Kristy also happens to be married to Andy Pohl, who finished his first Iditarod in 2018. Together, Andy, Anna and Kristy run Seeing Double …
When I find myself in conversation with students and teachers about the Iditarod, I typically get asked the same questions: How long is the race? How long does it take a musher to complete the race? What do the dogs eat? How cold does it get? Is it always dark in Alaska? What are the rules? …
“You’re never the same, after you run the Iditarod, and I still lust to go out and run with dogs, even though that I know I shouldn’t. But I’d give just about anything to be able to do it again. To see the horizon again from the back of a dog team would be wonderful.” …
This year’s Iditarod will mark the 47th running of The Last Great Race©! It is amazing to think about how the race has evolved since its start in 1973. When Joe Redington Sr. envisioned a long-distance sled dog race, he wanted to preserve the history of Alaskan huskies, sled dogs, and the sled dog culture. There …
As teachers, we are consistently challenged with meeting the needs of all our students. While we routinely refine our teaching practices and learn about our students, one thing which teachers universally recognize is the notion that everyone learns differently. One of the most rewarding things is witnessing students overcome challenges, especially those who may have …
Have you ever heard a student ask the question, “why are we even learning this?” And from there, they typically follow it up with, “it’s not like we’re ever going to need to know how to do this in life!” As educators, we often strive to make our curriculum as engaging and interactive as possible. …
