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 🌎
🔥🧊 Bringing the Land of Fire and Ice to your classroom
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Hi Reader, This week, we’re heading to one of the most unique places on Earth: Iceland. It’s a land of volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and geothermal pools, which makes it an incredible destination to bring into your classroom. One of the best parts about teaching Iceland is how different it feels from anywhere else your students have learned about. It’s called the “Land of Fire and Ice” because it has both active volcanoes and massive glaciers. Even though it sounds extreme, people live there comfortably and have built a culture around nature. Bring Iceland into your classroom:​ Fun facts your students will love:​ Why this matters for your students:​ Make it interactive:​ Teaching about Iceland isn’t just about facts. It’s about helping students imagine, experience, and explore a completely different world without leaving the classroom. 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 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 🌎
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