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Dr. Howard Gardner first proposed Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory over 40 years ago, suggesting that IQ is not one-dimensional, and that it can’t be described

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Do you listen to podcasts? I’ve been listening to them off and on for a few years, but it wasn’t until recently that I became

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Daily problem solving is a highly effective way to help your students master the Common Core mathematical practice standards. Fortunately, when you have a plan

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Google Classroom makes it sooo easy to go paperless that you might be tempted to skip cooperative learning activities and replace them with digital assignments.

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Brain Bucks provide a fun, effective, and inexpensive way to encourage students to think outside the box and develop a growth mindset. Read this post

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If you’re looking for a fun way to form partners for cooperative learning lessons, try the Appointment Clock Buddies strategy. The activity is a terrific

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Free 2024-25 school year calendar for classroom teachers

Are you looking for a monthly planning calendar that you can use yourself and also share with your students? If so, my School Year Calendar

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Easter egg activities aren't just for little ones! You can use colorful plastic eggs to jazz up any review activity using this Easter Egg Showdown review game!

Easter egg activities aren’t just for little ones! You can use colorful plastic eggs to jazz up any review activity using this Easter Egg Showdown

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Are your students burned out from doing test review worksheets on their own? Buddy Test Prep will turn any multiple choice test prep worksheet into

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What if you could have the class of your dreams this year? Learn the secrets of launching a stellar school year and how to create a caring classroom of students who want to reach for the stars!

What if you could walk into the class of your dreams this year? Of course you’d jump at the chance! But what does that mean?

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Active engagement activities are an important part of classroom instruction, but if getting kids up and moving causes disruption, these activities become ineffective and chaotic.

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Imagine someone asked you to describe the best lesson you ever taught. Which lesson would you choose? What do you think made that lesson so

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Category: Blog

Multiple Intelligence Theory and Growth Mindset

Dr. Howard Gardner first proposed Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory over 40 years ago, suggesting that IQ is not one-dimensional, and that it can’t be described by a single number. Instead, he proposed that there are at least 8 different types of intelligence, including visual-spatial, musical-rhythmic, interpersonal, and others. While not

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Daily Math Problem Solving and the Common Core

Daily problem solving is a highly effective way to help your students master the Common Core mathematical practice standards. Fortunately, when you have a plan in place, it can also be the easiest way to motivate your students to become proficient problem-solvers. I’ve always recognized the importance of daily math

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Studying with a Buddy Makes Test Prep Fun!

Are your students burned out from doing test review worksheets on their own? Buddy Test Prep will turn any multiple choice test prep worksheet into an engaging AND effective cooperative learning activity! Freebie includes step-by-step directions and a recordkeeping page for students.

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What if you could have the class of your dreams this year? Learn the secrets of launching a stellar school year and how to create a caring classroom of students who want to reach for the stars!

Secrets of Launching a Stellar School Year

What if you could walk into the class of your dreams this year? Of course you’d jump at the chance! But what does that mean? What would your “dream class” be like? Would the students be self-motivated and excited about learning? Would they treat each other with kindness and respect?

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You Can Put a STOP to Classroom Disruption!

Active engagement activities are an important part of classroom instruction, but if getting kids up and moving causes disruption, these activities become ineffective and chaotic. The Erase-a-Letter Strategy is an easy way to keep students on task during cooperative learning lessons. This strategy is for “whole class” management when students are moving

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