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Melinda Kolk, Editor, Creative Educator
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Working to support educators bringing creativity, educational technology, and project-based learning to their classrooms. www.thecreativeeducator.com
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50 classroom activities for 5th grade
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Have your students create a PSA in support of the #GreatAmericanSmokeout November 21st #lessonplan

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November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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5 ways to create an impassioned classroom from @shaunapollock
1. Be brave.
2. Be relentlessly curious.
3. See how others do it.
4. Find your passion.
5. Take risks.

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November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Today's another day for my recurring watch of "10 ways to have a better conversation" Thank you celesteheadlee.bsky.social

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November 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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The spider graph visual rubric from @meehanedu.bsky.social is a wonderful way to change it up and get students to reflect on performance in a new way.

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Spider Graphs, Spider Graphs
This summer I had the chance to attend the Serious Play Conference at George Mason University. While there, I had the chance to hear a presentation by Dr. Lucas Blair, founder of Little Bird Games,…
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November 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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The world we live in is characterized by constant noise and interaction, but what happens if we shut it all out and allow space for silence?
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The Sound of Silence
Silence has become unusual. We rush to respond, to comment, to contribute. Messages arrive, notifications blink, and replies follow within minutes. The space between question and answer is shrinkin…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Need a printable organizer to support project work? The Graphic Organizer Maker even lets you customize - simply choose from a range of types, add instructions, and print!

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November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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50 classroom activities for 1st grade #EduSky
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November 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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It's #FamilyStoriesMonth! See how these students explored ancestry with 'Suitcase Stories' #family Perfect project for Thanksgiving

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November 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Creative Educator has developed a unique professional development model that helps teachers get started transforming their classrooms to #projectbasedlearning environments.

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November 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Going down the iceberg rabbit hole! So much fun.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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"A picture book is what you read to someone sitting on your lap." Nick Bruel Have students write and illustrate their own during #PictureBookMonth!

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November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Grow Your Teaching by Presenting - How sharing your ideas and teaching journey builds your capacity as an educator

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November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Conferences are a great way to "find your people" and inspiration. Don't forget to share your expertise too!

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November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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In today's world, creativity is an essential skill. Here are some ideas to help you nurture and grow creative capacity in yourself and your students. #EduSky

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November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Ways to support student thinking throughout the STEM learning process and make the most of #STEMLearning Day tomorrow!

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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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A well-crafted essential question requires students to conduct serious research, and also inspires conversations among friends at lunch, and family at dinner. Read to learn questions you can use to improve yours!

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Seven Questions to Find Out If Your Question is Essential
Here are seven questions to help you develop an engaging and profound essential question.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Adapting the data science process to encourage data-driven thinking and empower young scientists with data explorations.

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November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Got students working on their college essays? Great advice to get them thinking and move from a list of skills to a compelling story.

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Helping Students Write the Story Only They Can Tell
How mind maps put students in the driver's seat for a truly student-centered approach to PBL
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Such a wonderful collection of wisdom curated by @larryferlazzo.bsky.social. Thank you teachers. You are amazing human beings and we are so grateful for your work.

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6 Words of Wisdom From Teachers for Teachers (Opinion)
Teachers dish on what makes them better at their jobs.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Interview your local bridge to raise awareness during Historic Bridge Awareness Month #lessonplan

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November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Not just fun either, great way to deepen science understanding. www.thecreativeeducator.com/v02/articles...
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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50 classroom activities for 2nd grade
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50 Activities for 2nd Grade
Hands-on ideas to engage students in meeting standards and learning goals.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Data storytelling is a powerful way to build literacy and numeracy along with necessary skills for future data science work.

15+ ideas to get you started!

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November 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Inspire your learners with one of these creative lessons for #NationalSTEM Day (11/8)

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November 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM