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December 22, 2025
Turning a Novel Study Into a Mock Trial: Teaching Reading, Evidence, and Critical Thinking Through Play
Real readers reread. They argue. They defend ideas with evidence. That's precisely what a mock trial allows students to do. Learn how to transform your next novel study into an engaging courtroom experience.
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December 21, 2025
What Is an Elementary State of Mind? (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)
Elementary State of Mind started as a mindset long before it became a website, a shop, or a brand. It was born in those moments when I looked around my classroom and thought, there has to be a way to teach deeply, meet standards, and still let kids be kids.
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