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Spin, Smash, Repeat: Building a Small Vocabulary Game (Vocab Crusher)
I wanted to make an “anytime” classroom activity that could spark thinking in a few minutes. What started as an AP prompt randomizer in Google Sheets eventually became Vocab Crusher, a small and scrappy vocabulary game built to make practice more active. This post traces that evolution from spin to smash. Continue reading
Vocab Connect: A Review Game, Made Easier
Vocab Connect is a vocabulary review game built around table talk, explanation, and connection. I’ve used it in my classroom for nearly a decade – and recently made the one change that finally made it easy to setup & share. Continue reading
Michael K. Milton: Musings on History & Education (mostly) 