…Whole Brain Teaching classroom rules. Each will help solve one teaching problem. Implementing Rule 1, “Follow directions quickly,” will speed classroom transitions. Implementing Rule 2, “Raise your hand for permission…
…to brainstorm ideas, and create a class list to get them started. How about complimenting someone, sharing something, or offering a word of encouragement to a classmate who is discouraged?…
…socially. In my classroom, the single most important thing I can teach my students is empathy. If my students are able to understand the thoughts, feelings, and needs of others,…
Advice from Real Teachers Series Chances are good that you have at least a few gifted children in your classroom, even if they aren’t formally identified as being gifted. These…
…statement, the class motto, the daily schedule, and a blurb about the class website in every issue. After a few newsletters, I don’t even see this stuff anymore; it’s just…
…my suggestions for differentiating instruction below). Ask each team to choose the first Leader or appoint the Leader yourself. Display the Recharge & Write directions and walk your class through…
…or organize indoor recess activities. Another teacher hosts a free time in the classroom where students play board games, draw on the Smartboard, use iPads or play with a class…
…in my classroom was happening in other classrooms, too. Here’s what a few of teachers shared with me: Seek & Spell Challenge engaged my students and encouraged “real thinking” about…
…can use these points to get dozens of free books and other resources for your classroom. In this episode, I describe a goal-setting strategy that resulted in my class earning…
…Class Classroom Management Systems That Work What to Do the First Week of School Teaching Social Skills and Introducing Academic Content Not only is the presentation free, it’s loaded with…
…the class, I handed the student a Brain Buck and said, “Way to use your brain today! I would never have thought of solving the problem that way!” My students…
Students often fear math and are especially intimidated by word problems. These feelings prevent them from being able to relax, think clearly, and apply what they’ve learned to problems they’re…
