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by Jude Miqueli, on Jul 6, 2018 10:26:32 AM

It's common practice for teachers to send a weekly email with curriculum and event updates to class families. Other than work, I can’t think of any other situation in life …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jun 5, 2018 10:53:55 AM

This past March, on International Women's Day, I asked students to talk with their parents and post a picture of women who inspire them on our Bloomz Newsfeed. Because I …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Mar 21, 2018 2:11:37 PM

It's not something every elementary teacher sets out to address but it does come up, especially for third graders towards the end of the year. Last week I noticed a …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Feb 27, 2018 6:34:26 PM

The latest Bloomz premium feature, Engagement Reports, shows teachers how much time they've saved. I was surprised and delighted to find out I've saved more than fifty hours by using …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Feb 25, 2018 8:33:44 PM

At times of grief and tragedy it is hard to know what to write because it all seems so terrifying and the feeling of helplessness swells. One thing I do …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jan 30, 2018 9:01:48 PM

Valentine's Day is a time for love and friendship in schools around the country. As a teacher, Bloomz helps me organize the details around Valentine's Day and provides me with …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jan 23, 2018 8:40:17 PM

It was the summer of August 2015 when I started working at a new school, West Seattle Montessori and Academy. I landed the position as a Lower Elementary Teacher of …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jul 10, 2017 7:09:18 PM

In my classroom I integrate technology Montessori style. Traditionally Montessori did not incorporate technology but at my school we include it as an option since technical literacy is an important …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jun 12, 2017 1:39:45 PM

Utilizing the news feed section to share summer activities is a great way to keep teachers and parents connected, learn about each other’s passions, and have something to talk about …

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