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Many times, a student understands two-digit multiplication or division with remainders but still has difficulty solving a problem. Students need to be taught problem-solving strategies We all know how it important it is to keep students engaged and that’s why we have lots of free teacher resources for you, including […]
How to solve a problem: In Spanish and English
1 The 20th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival is going virtual and is just around the corner. Teachers, parents and kids can register for virtual attendance for the festival, which runs Sept 25-27. Watch live broadcasts of bestselling authors. The streaming for kids begins on Friday, Sept. 25. You […]
2020 National Book Festival
8 We are in Hispanic Heritage Month, and the truth is you don’t hear nearly enough about Hispanics in math. Today’s post sets out to change that. The history of Hispanics in our country can be traced back to at least the 1500s (and obviously for modern day Hispanics with indigenous roots […]
Hispanics Who Have Led The Way in Math
After playing Spirit Lake or Making Camp, it’s time for a nature walk. Visiting local trails or the park and identifying elements from the game could be a good way to immerse kids in the natural world. Materials: Pencils Small, light notebook (nothing too fancy) If you and your […]
Keeping a Nature Journal
Learn about Ojibwe clans in this five-minute history lesson. Short social studies lessons make learning at home easier.
Ojibwe clans: Five-minute history
In nearly 30 years teaching and consulting on American Indian reservations, I’ve seen a dismaying number of failures to provide a good education. In the movie, Mask, the mother of a boy with a noticeable physical disfigurement is trying to register him for middle school. The principal says, Perhaps a […]
Failing Native American students: Let me count the ways
Your 4th grader feeling unmotivated? These 5-minute lessons are perfect. They combine math and Ojibwe history using a video and a game playable on phone or computers.
Lesson 3: Ojibwe hunting and Multiplication
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Take a 5-10 minutes out of their day for your student to learn about Ojibwe history. It's fun and educational. Part two in 7 days of short lessons with Making Camp
Lesson 2: Trade for a wigwam
Did you know that children who know a second language do better in school, have stronger cognitive abilities, and have a higher chance of getting employed? Those are just a few of the benefits of being bilingual. Even if you’re not a kid anymore, it is never too late to […]
Learn Spanish Today with Making Camp: Bilingual
If you actually ARE a bilingual teacher, you may already know what I’m going to say. In that case, read on to nod in agreement and feel superior. For me, this was one of the many things about education that only seemed obvious after I learned it. Our software was […]