Greetings, Teachers! Spring is in the air and temperatures are rising. While basking in the sun and taking an afternoon nap the other day on the front porch, my buddy, Topaz, and I overheard sweet music coming from the house. Capturing our attention and echoing dreamily in our ears was a set of lyrics from …
Greetings Fellow Educators! The month of November signifies thankfulness, and this year is no exception. It is truly a year to celebrate all that we are thankful and grateful for in our lives, families, communities, and the world. I, Sled Dog Ed, decided to get out of the kennel with my friend, Topaz, and took …
Dear Teachers, In the 2021 Iditarod Pre Race Video, Greg Heister from Iditarod Insider used the following quote to introduce this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: “If we fail to adapt, we fail to move forward.” ~Jack Wooden, former UCLA basketball coach The world has been in a state of flux over the past …
Dear Teachers, A new school year has begun to unfold and another Iditarod Sled Dog Race is on the horizon for 2021. Sled Dog Ed has been busy searching for new ways to connect the race, history, places and events for you and your students. This past year has been challenging with our world living …
Hello, Teachers! How many times have you asked your students, “What were you doing before…?” Or maybe you have asked them, “What will happen next?” Making predictions and sequencing events are important skills. Mushers and their teams deal with sequencing quite often: Who will be first on the gangline?, What will I need to do …
Hi, Teachers! Need a quick activity to break up the day! Here is one, “Roll a Topic“. You can use this to get your students talking and sharing about the Iditarod. Put students in groups of two or three and provide them with a die. Each student will take turns rolling the die. The number …
Hello, Teachers! People are constantly taking pictures of the fabulous musher and dog athletes at our kennel. I always wonder what they think and say to their friends when showing all the pictures they have taken. There is a saying…a picture is worth a thousand words! Display the attached document, A Picture is Worth a …
Dear Teachers, Time for treats! I hear that around the dog lot frequently…especially after the dogs have been out on a long run. Indulge your students in some sweet treats for a fun break during the day! Here is a way for students to talk with their classmates about the Iditarod, share information they have …
Hello, Teachers! Race time is coming closer for our musher friends and dogs! Many have been out on training runs to exercise and build stamina. Two great qualities to instill in your own students! Here is a quick activity to do with your students when they need a “brain break” and a little bit of …
Dear Teachers, Welcome back to another school year! I am sure you have been busy preparing your classroom for all of the new students. Your students will become your team for the upcoming academic year…mush forward. Speaking of new team members…our kennel just added a new member to the roster, Topaz! She is getting …
