…in math. Now that I’m no longer in the classroom, I enjoy presenting webinars where I can share these strategies with other educators. Mind-blowing Brain Research About Mistakes and Mindsets…
…was no longer in a classroom with adults; I was nine years old again, running down the street to my special rock. (Read the rest of the poem and learn…
…weren’t popular with my kids. So be open to your students’ suggestions as long as they express them in a respectful manner, but never hesitate to make the decisions that…
Last week I read an adorable book called Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. I checked the copyright date and couldn’t believe that it was published over 30 years ago! How…
…instruction. There are many possible options, but one thing to consider is whether you want them to sit together all day long or just for certain activities. I described a…
…works well to promote active engagement by all students in the discussion group. The lesson might not be Common Core aligned, but it will probably leave a lasting impression on…
…my TpT store. But from now through June 25th, we’re going to give them away by the carton! To make a long story short, changes in printing technology resulted in…
…magic of Command/Control Z. The first time they start to panic because they have deleted a page in the slideshow or a long passage, that they just spent 20 minutes…
…previews for their products. TpT video previews are under two minutes long, which is just enough time to give busy teachers a sneak peek into products they want to learn…
…grow as writers, students must learn what works best for them (How do I best organize my thoughts? How thoroughly do I need to plan? How long does it take…
…an excellent training ground for lifelong social skills that your students will use for years and years to come. Make sure that the values aren’t simply posted on a cute…
…Handbook. It’s 16 pages long and includes a letter of introduction from Peter Reynolds and a great collection of ideas for celebrating International Dot Day. Here are some other ideas…
