We've all heard the powerful lines of the poem In Flanders Fields. But what makes this poem so powerful, and why does it still resonate with us over a century later? As teachers, we often introduce "In Flanders Fields" as a key part of our Remembrance Day lessons.  However, simply reciting the words can leave students with a factual understanding without a deeper, more personal connection.  In this blog post, I will share an In Flanders Fields lesson plan.

The school bell rings, students spill into the classroom, and you have a brief but critical window of opportunity. That's the first five to ten minutes of class, a time that can either be chaotic or productive. How do you turn that initial flurry of activity into a focused, purposeful start? The answer lies in the strategic use of bell ringers. Bell ringers are short, focused activities designed to be completed by students as soon as they enter the classroom. They are a po