Ditch the Textbook: 4 Super Engaging Alternatives to Teaching From a Textbook

This ain’t your grandma’s classroom. Years ago the textbook was all we had. Textbooks…and workbooks that went along with the textbook. Ew. But, we’ve come a loooong way since those days and it’s time to implement some 21st century teaching practices. So, what does that mean? It means we ditch the textbook. Now, don’t get me wrong, we can still use textbooks as a tool for teaching. It may guide us in the content that we need to teach, and may serve a purpose (a very small pu...

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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!