Happy Teacher Appreciation Day

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Things Teachers Do: The 5 Stupidest Lesson Ideas Ever!

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day (May 5) and as a memorial to the great Moe Howard (Three Stooges), who died on May 4, 1975, I bring you “The 5 Stupidest Lesson Ideas Ever,” all of which I have actually done in an actual classroom. Although these lessons might attempt to cover common core […]

What to Do Between Thanksgiving and Christmas

At ELA Common Core Lesson Plans, we care about you. That’s why I went away from the standard lesson plan post to give you some advice to stay healthy for the holidays. The three weeks between Thanksgiving break and Christmas break are mostly enjoyable. Teachers are rested up from “No School November” and have a […]