Stories & Announcements

Learning from the Masters | Hooray for Monday
What can young children teach us about the power of presence?

The Opposite of Curiosity | Hooray for Monday
If curiosity leads us to approach things from a place of wonder and interest, what does the opposite look like?

Talking Across Dividing Lines | Hooray for Monday
How can we teach our students to respond to difference with curiosity, instead of judgment?

Gratitude | Hooray for Monday
A reflection on service, action, and the role this community plays in helping make the world a better place.

Action as Antidote to Worry | Hooray for Monday
What can we do to help our students (and ourselves) shift from “What might happen?” to “What can I do?”

2022 in Review Newsletter
Check out the interactive 2022 in Review Newsletter for a recap of Inspired Teaching’s impact in the past 12 months

3 Review Games
As students prepare for summative assessments games can be a fun and engaging way to review key concepts and help students practice showing what they know.

Word-At-A-Time Stories
Working with a partner or as a whole class students construct a narrative “one word at a time.” The challenge is to create something cohesive while depending on the creative input of each individual.

Random Walk: Movement and Learning Combined!
This activity challenges students to think about concepts collaboratively in a physical way and completely without words.

Escape Rooms
Simplified versions of these popular games can be made for the classroom to foster inquiry, teamwork, and a high level of engagement.