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 🌎
🌟 Crayola Creativity Week
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Hi Reader, I hope you're doing well and wanted to invite you to participate in something I am super excited about. If your students love art, imagination, and hands-on learning, you won’t want to miss Crayola Creativity Week! This free, weeklong event runs from January 26-February 1 and celebrates creativity in classrooms all around the world. It’s going to be such a fun way to connect your students to global learning. Last year, classrooms from 122 countries participated! Imagine your students knowing that kids across the globe are creating right alongside them. It’s the perfect chance to spark conversations about culture, geography, and how creativity connects us all. I know my students will be so excited to know kids around the world are doing the same things they are doing. After you sign up, you’ll receive free lesson plans, video resources, printable activities, and daily creative challenges featuring well-known artists, authors, Olympic athletes, and educators. Everything is designed to fit easily into your schedule. There is no extra prep, just a lot of fun and inspiration! There will also be giveaways throughout the week too. ✨ Ready to join in? Sign up using my special link here: Crayola Creativity Week. Will you have your class participate? Let me know! Keep inspiring and 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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