I show teachers how to make kids feel like they're traveling the world. I've been teaching for 20 years and have spoken at educator conferences in multiple countries. My 30+ travel lessons are made for early childhood students and cover places across the globe. 🌎
🍎 A new school year, a new opportunity to inspire
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Hi Reader, Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about a new school year? It feels like summer just started, and now classrooms are being unpacked, bulletin boards are going up, and lesson plans are filling our minds once again. As excited as I am for another year with my students, I know that back-to-school season can also feel overwhelming. There are supplies to organize, rooms to set up, and a hundred little details competing for our attention. In the middle of all the preparation, I hope you'll remember something important: the experiences you create for your students matter far more than having the perfect classroom. Every year, I try to fill my room with things that spark curiosity and help my students see the world in a new way. From mock passports and passport stamps to world map puzzles and travel-themed activities, these simple tools have helped transform our classroom into a place of adventure and imagination. This week, I'm sharing some of the Amazon products that are already sitting in my classroom, waiting to be used in our Passport Adventures this year. My hope is that they inspire you to create moments that your students will remember long after the school year ends. As we begin another year together, remember that you don't have to do everything at once. Start with one lesson, one activity, or one idea that excites you. The magic is found in the wonder your students experience when they discover something new. Here's to a year filled with curiosity, creativity, and unforgettable adventures. You've got this. ❤️ I'd love to hear what you're looking forward to this school year. Hit reply and let me know. Have a wonderful week! |
Trisha DePasquale
I show teachers how to make kids feel like they're traveling the world. I've been teaching for 20 years and have spoken at educator conferences in multiple countries. My 30+ travel lessons are made for early childhood students and cover places across the globe. 🌎
Hi Reader, Have you ever thought about teaching your students about altitude? It's one of those real-world science topics that kids love to explore, especially when you make it hands-on and imaginative. Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca This week in my classroom, we "traveled" to Rainbow Mountain in Peru, which sits at about 17,000 feet! My students learned what it means to acclimate - to help your body adjust to thinner air at higher elevations. They pretended to "acclimate" to...
Hi Reader, Fall is the perfect time to remind students that seasons don’t look the same everywhere. While we may be watching leaves change colors here at home, other parts of the world are experiencing completely different seasonal changes. This week, take your students on a Fall Around the World adventure! Start by showing students a world map and asking: Where do you think trees are changing colors right now? Have students make predictions and place a sticky note, marker, or digital pin on...
Hi Reader, Recently, my students traveled (virtually!) to one of the most incredible places on Earth: the Galápagos Islands. These islands are bursting with wildlife that can’t be found anywhere else, making them the perfect destination to spark curiosity and wonder in kids. Welcome to the Galápagos Islands! I have to admit, before we started, I wasn’t sure if my class was going to burst out laughing at the name “blue-footed boobies.” But surprisingly, not one giggled! They just accepted it...