A “Smart” Way to Motivate Students
…class. It’s called Build-an-Ice Cream Student Motivator, and I created it to use on the Smartboard. This is a great strategy, especially if students need something fresh and new to…
…class. It’s called Build-an-Ice Cream Student Motivator, and I created it to use on the Smartboard. This is a great strategy, especially if students need something fresh and new to…
…writing Discovering Decimals Through Cooperative Learning. Having been thoroughly trained in Kagan strategies, I knew every structure inside and out. So I was baffled when a cooperative learning activity I…
Advice from Real Teachers Today I’m excited to introduce a new blog series called Advice from Real Teachers. I’ll regularly I’ll post a call for teacher questions on my Facebook…
…It really helped get them involved in their learning and approach math in a whole new way! Sleepover Treats Example (Freebie) Let me give you an example of what I…
…manage them. This process develops mindfulness and self-regulation because students are harnessing the overlapping social –emotional brain and the regulatory. Drink Water every 20-30 minutes. Before a new activity and…
…with a stopwatch. Then, as you gasp in delight, watch as your kids race to set new, transition records. Doesn’t this make sense? The more you rehearse any procedure, and…
…it portrayed their poem. I think the end results were amazing! We learned new poetry concepts, analyzed classic poems, visualized, painted, and reflected on our artwork and how it related…
…to use some of our new vocabulary. As students were planning, I allowed them to brainstorm with their table groups their long list of steps for the left side of…
…it a club, and daily add new names as work improves. Also might try no cost rewards for good work product like entering name in jar to draw for biweekly…
…Books • Reading Responses • Weekend Recaps Believe it or not, students look forward to receiving their new letter every Monday. They equally look forward to the (very brief)…
…not only promotes science, but also involves the family and community in an astounding learning experience. The list below is a starting point for a Family Science Night. Since each…
…new concepts with a partner. Predict, Justify, & Check Partner Math Talk Activity Use this simple partner math talk activity to boost engagement and increase rigor with almost ANY assignment….
