I show teachers how to make kids feel like they're traveling the world. I've been teaching for 18 years and have spoken at educator conferences in multiple countries. My 30+ travel lessons are made for early childhood students and cover places aroudnd the globe π
π 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. β€οΈ I'd love to hear what you're looking forward to this school year. Hit reply and let me know. Have a wonderful week! |
βTrisha DePasquale
I show teachers how to make kids feel like they're traveling the world. I've been teaching for 18 years and have spoken at educator conferences in multiple countries. My 30+ travel lessons are made for early childhood students and cover places aroudnd the globe π
Hi Reader, This week I shared something I've been working on for a while. I took my Passport Adventures: Machu Picchu lesson and gave it a major glow-up, with tons of new content and several brand new videos added in. It now comes with 61 pages, 19 videos, 4 drawing/writing pages, a teacher guide, bulletin board, and student packing lists. This is the moment I knew exactly what I wanted to bring back to classrooms with this lesson. It's the biggest and most detailed lesson I own. I loved...
Hi Reader, One of my favorite parts of teaching is watching students become genuinely excited about learning. Sometimes, the best way to create that excitement is to simply let them have a say in what they learn. Last week, I set up a little Travel Agency right in my classroom! I even had magazines and travel pamphlets that a travel agent friend gave me, which made our agency feel a little more official. I created a page with 12 pictures of destinations around the world that I typically teach...
Hi Reader, There is something so exciting about a fresh classroom, a new group of students, and all of the possibilities that come with the first few weeks of school. But before the year gets too busy, I want to encourage you to do one simple thing that can make a BIG difference in your relationship with parents. Make sure the first thing parents hear from you is something positive about their child. It can be so easy for our first communication with a family to happen when there is a problem...