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The Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast
The Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast (Triple T) is where real educators come together to share ideas, swap stories, and spill the tea on what’s working in the classroom. Hosted by Cassi Noack, each episode offers practical tips, heartfelt conversations, and a sense of community for teachers everywhere.
The Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast
The Million Dollar Project: A Fun and Educational December Activity
In today's episode, let's talk about the Million Dollar Project—a beloved classroom activity for December. Originating from my first year at Hassler, this project involves students spending a fictional million dollars by clipping and calculating their dream purchases, initially using magazines and later transitioning to digital options like Amazon. The activity enhances fourth-grade skills in subtracting decimals and evolves to include a social-emotional dimension where students buy thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Tune in for creative variations of this project that incorporate taxes and gift parameters to make it more engaging and educational for students.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:30 The Million Dollar Project: An Overview
01:45 Evolution of the Project: From Magazines to Digital
02:30 Adding a Social-Emotional Learning Component
04:00 Creative Variations and Challenges
06:06 Conclusion and Encouragement
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