Bring a little March Madness to your classroom with the Blue Apple Timely Topic, Games, Games, Games! Download four ingenious 15-minute activities that will help your students cultivate creative thinking: bit.ly/3Juw9uk #Edchat #PBL

Our students' curiosity is an untapped resource. Ben Talsma, Learning Specialist for @we_are_vaei, lays out how we can use students’ innate desire to learn for deeper classroom engagement. hubs.li/Q02q6rmk0

Foster your students' love of reading in a way that's memorable, meaningful, and fun! Download these four free activities and celebrate National Reading Month in your classroom: bit.ly/439CRQT #Edchat #PBL

One of my very favorite Timely Topics -- great free stuff for Earth Day! blueappleteacher.org/timely-topic-l…

My recent article in EdWeek - check it out and let me know what you think!

Learning specialist Ben Talsma shares 4 intentional shifts that can help teachers foster engagement and inquiry in the classroom. #EWOpinion Van Andel Institute (VAI) edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Our early bird special has ended, but thanks to generous donors you can still purchase your Science on the Grand Conference ticket for $50 off, now through June 15! bit.ly/3yqJ67z

This. Is. Awesome.

Educators: Will you be using AI as a professional tool this school year?

Building your classroom community is the first and most important step in starting off any school year. Check the Timely Topic: Classroom Community — 5 FREE inquiry-based activities that will help your students build an exceptional classroom: bit.ly/3mEqLw7 #PBL

A group doodle is a fun family activity that will exercise your child’s communication and collaboration skills—just in time for the new school year! Take advantage of this free activity to get your creativity flowing: bit.ly/3LPSa9A #Edchat #PBL

It's here! Share five free fifteen-minute activities with your teacher friends to help them start the school year strong. blueappleteacher.org/timely-topic-l…

As the anniversary of September 11th approaches, we remember the importance of this pivotal moment in history. To better help students understand the events of that day, we’ve created Honoring 9/11—free 15-minute lessons for grades K-8: bit.ly/4dCP05o #PBL

Old-school vibe trail running event in Big Rapids this Saturday. With some bushwhacking Powerlines included.

We’ll be serving @longruncoffee coffee all day at Hungerford at the start/finish. Even race staff and volunteers need electrolytes! 😆☕️ Coca Cola for runners at the aid stations - if you need a boost.

Had an absolute blast at this conference! So many incredible teachers doing incredible things!

The sunrise at Hungerford this year. 😮❤️🔥

A beloved VAI Education animal friend has gone missing, and the students of West Shore Lutheran are on the case! After scouring the scene for fingerprints, they'll use their scientific skills to solve the crime. 🐢🔎🚓 #Edchat #PBL

It's the final call to register for VAI Education's next free webinar. Discover practical strategies for using AI to foster student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking: bit.ly/4dFNhLQ #PBL #Edchat

As artificial intelligence continues to make its way into the classroom, Ben Talsma shares principles, policies, and practices that need to be considered for implementation with instructional technology and library leaders. #WRESA Van Andel Institute for Education Wayne RESA