Time for School Year Reflections
…includes seven writing prompts that ask students to reflect on what they learned, to describe the best part of the year, to share about an accomplishment that makes them proud,…
…includes seven writing prompts that ask students to reflect on what they learned, to describe the best part of the year, to share about an accomplishment that makes them proud,…
…of lessons. When students take turns completing a worksheet or teams work together to solve a problem, there’s really no way of knowing how much help each student received on…
…to teach the kids how to behave, you need to know exactly what you’re going to expect. I’ve learned the hard way that it’s better to err on the side…
…get more challenging? 8 Ways to Motivate Kids to Love Problem Solving Fortunately, there are many tools and strategies you can use to show your kids that math isn’t all…
…today? Will you explain how this strategy is helping you be a better reader?” Smiling and hoping to jot some notes on our charts or report card forms, we hope…
…– yet now they have to struggle to make good grades. Interestingly, my older daughter Wendy discovered the New York Magazine article herself the other day and forwarded it to…
Brain research supports the need for students to get plenty of movement throughout the day – but that’s something every teacher knows! In Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Eric…
…your newsletter is comprised mostly of long paragraphs, parents are less likely to read through the whole thing. A paragraph can be “long” in one of two ways: The first…
Guest post by Jennifer Runde Have you heard of Genius Hour? If you are looking for a way to bring a little more motivation, excitement, and real learning into your…
…I’d like to share some of those tips and strategies for teaching informational text with you. Comparing and Contrasting Text Types One of the best ways to get started is…
…way poets can break all the rules and write from the heart that appeals to kids. I experienced this myself, and I often observed it in my students. My own…
…problem. Tips for Using Showdown Showdown is a fast-paced, interactive, and fun way to review content and skills. However, it does have some limitations. Showdown is not designed for in-depth…
