Creating the Tallest Cup Tower: A STEM Challenge
…thinkers and the STEM challenges tap into this creative vein. This allows amazing things to happen! Some of the best teamwork and “aha” moments come when the stack of cups…
…thinkers and the STEM challenges tap into this creative vein. This allows amazing things to happen! Some of the best teamwork and “aha” moments come when the stack of cups…
…the rewards of the smiles will be worth it. Use humor in the classroom. I think humor is one of the best ways to build community in the classroom, and…
…your point is…” Introducing the Strategies When you begin teaching students to have real discussions in which they link their ideas to others, it’s best to start with baby steps….
…examples: From a mother of two: Some of my favorite teachers have been those who were interested in my children and made them feel important. The best one made me…
…facts from that city/country. All the grades love this! Dan Watt – For the past four years (with this past year being the best year ever) I’ve created the “We…
…Quotients in Division The best way to start with partial quotients is to start in context. I like to start with a problem like “Olivia, Mason and Connor made $153…
…pick an American name. Unhei saw Joey in Mr. Kim’s market. {opinions} Kimchi is delicious. The kids on the bus were being mean to Unhei. Madison was the best name…
…need additional guidance and it’s best to identify those students early in the process. The single page form makes it easy for you as the teacher to review your students’…
…I wouldn’t keep too many files on the app since they take up space. Just switch them out. Option 2 for Mobile Devices: This works best for upper grades but…
…and you don’t need motivation to finish out the year? You’ll love Angela’s book anyway! Reading it will reaffirm the best practices you’re already using, and you’ll learn new techniques…
…Chris’s best-selling book, Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids. His writing style is very entertaining and will have you laughing out loud, but there’s a lot of meat in the…
…each lesson without increasing the time devoted to problem solving lessons. Calculators promote persistence in problem solving. As students begin to think more creatively and try different methods, they will…