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Back To School, Digital-Style

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Back To School, Digital-Style

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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This year I’m going back to school with a twist – I’m going digital-style with my syllabus and lesson plans! A few years back I experimented with different ways to engage students on the first day – and first weeks – of school. Building relationships, engaging my classroom and creating a sense of excitement helps me to […]

7 Money Saving, Creative Uses For Binders In The Classroom

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7 Money Saving, Creative Uses For Binders In The Classroom

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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As a teacher, I’m always looking for ways to make the most out of the time my students spend with me. As a parent, I look for ways to keep track of my kids’ progress inside and outside the classroom. Both of these roles require a little creativity, as well as some tight budgeting, especially […]

I’m on TV Today Talking Back To School: Some Ideas For Parents and Teachers

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I’m on TV Today Talking Back To School: Some Ideas For Parents and Teachers

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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Happy end of July! It’s time for back to school ideas! Parents and teachers – how are you feeling? Ready for back to school? Dreading the return to schedules? Excited to try out new ideas? I know I am! Back To School Ideas: Today I’m on KXTL at 9:45 am talking about how to shop […]

A New Approach To Teaching Writing With Hyperdocs

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A New Approach To Teaching Writing With Hyperdocs

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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Teachers, you’ve got to try a new approach to teaching writing with hyperdocs. What are hyperdocs? According to their creators, Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton and Sarah Landis, hyperdocs are “a transformative, interactive, personalized engaging too to help facilitate student creativity and collaboration” (The Hyperdoc Handbook). And I can testify that hyperdocs have done exactly that to […]

Teaching In Indonesia: What’s Similar And Different To The U.S.

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Teaching In Indonesia: What’s Similar And Different To The U.S.

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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*This is an update of posts chronicling my teaching in Jakarta, Indonesia, during Ramadan. As part of the U.S. State Department of Education’s IREX program, 10 teachers and I spent two weeks traveling, teaching, and creating friendships with Indonesian students. This trip was life-changing for me as a woman and a teacher; so many stereotypes […]