Whole Brain Teaching’s Classroom-Transforming Rules
…intrigued, so one day I decided to pose my own question – “Who can tell me about Whole Brain Teaching?” Holy Cow! Hundreds of teachers responded with glowing reviews of…
…intrigued, so one day I decided to pose my own question – “Who can tell me about Whole Brain Teaching?” Holy Cow! Hundreds of teachers responded with glowing reviews of…
…a copy of the letter on Monday morning, and they would turn in their responses (in letter format) by Thursday. At the beginning of the year, we spent time reviewing…
…students in the United States are ELLs (English Language Learners)! Today I invite you to ponder some questions in order to determine whether your classroom is as ELL-friendly as it…
…and got it approved. The next day, my project was funded because most of it was covered through a grant from the Makerbot, the manufacture of the 3D printer. I…
…conversation and problem solving. Students will not learn this in a day. You are one of their most influential role models so use it to your advantage and know that…
…Try This: Pass out a script after the test on Friday or in place of a textbook storyone day. Try finding scripts that match up with your social studies or…
…I still have these books and precious memories in my class today. Shauna Isenhour – My cooperating teacher and class painted a chair for me with the kids handprints! I…
…effective system I’ve ever used for dealing with the problem of missing assignments. How Fun Friday Works Fun Friday is a weekly event that 3 or 4 teachers organize and…
…the morning of a field trip or the day before a holiday because it had a calming effect on the class and my students enjoyed it. But when I noticed…
…A fun lesson isn’t necessarily an effective one. You’re nodding your head right now if you’ve ever taught a highly engaging lesson, only to realize the next day that your…
…might even have your week completely mapped out, with fire safety activities scheduled every day. But if you teach older kids, you might be thinking, “Fire safety? That’s not in…
…together as a part of a team. These social skills are important in everyday life, too. People who embrace diversity and who treat others with kindness are far more likely…