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Poetry Month Activities: 7 creative ideas for teaching poetry

March 8, 2024 AngeliaSimpson

Celebrate Poetry Month with engaging and effective activities. Explore these creative ideas for teaching poetry in the classroom.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
How to teach Women’s History Month: Notable women in history lessons

February 20, 2024 Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador

Celebrate Women’s History Month with interactive activities. Use these resources and tips to teach about powerful, famous women in history.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
Essential teaching strategies for developing early literacy skills

November 15, 2023 Darri Stephens

Early literacy development includes reading, writing, listening, & speaking. Explore teaching strategies for developing early literacy skills.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
10 Teaching strategies: How to improve students’ reading skills

October 16, 2023 Darri Stephens

What makes a good reader? Learn how to improve reading skills and teach students foundational reading skills using these teaching strategies.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
5 Impactful strategies for teaching English Language Learners (ELL)

October 13, 2023 Melissa Sienko

Explore technology tools and strategies for teaching English Language Learners that amplify effective ELL instruction for newcomer students.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
How to decode the Science of Reading

April 26, 2023 Darri Stephens

Learn everything you need to know about the Science of Reading. Explore strategies to implement Science of Reading activities and curriculum.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
27 Engaging books for beginner readers

February 21, 2023 Darri Stephens

Explore the best, most engaging books for beginner readers to teach reading and foundational literacy skills in your classroom.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
6 Fun strategies for teaching reading comprehension

November 22, 2022 AngeliaSimpson

Explore interactive activities and tips for teaching reading comprehension and writing skills. Use these reading strategies in your classroom.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
6 Effective vocabulary activities and strategies for teaching

October 10, 2022 Jennifer Sobalvarro

Help improve students’ vocabulary through effective instruction and vocabulary activities. Explore vocabulary strategies for your classroom.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.
How to Teach Secondary Writing With Nearpod

October 15, 2019 Meagan Frazier

Learn how to teach writing and make students coherent, consistent, and confident writers by using technology tools like Nearpod.

Meagan Frazier
Meagan has been a Nearpod PioNear since 2014. She was a 2006 Teach for America corps member in Houston, TX where she taught 7th grade Texas History. After her time in Houston, she went back home to Dallas to teach 6, 7, and 8th grade English and Humanities at a small charter school. Following an urge to develop and expand her leadership capacity, she took two years off from teaching to serve as a Dean of Instruction, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. During this time, she received her Masters in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She really missed working in the classroom, so she moved into teaching high school. Meagan has taught 9-12 English and has served as a department head and an exemplar teacher. She currently teaches at an international school.