…above. My students really enjoyed learning about the “eight kinds of smart,” and this knowledge helped everyone appreciate each other’s strengths, especially when working in cooperative learning teams. Free MI…
…episode, I explain why attention signals are so essential and share examples of signals that teachers love. I also discuss how to evaluate attention signals to ensure that you choose…
…my mind to guide my teaching practice. Building a caring classroom community is just as important as teaching academic skills, and this theme runs through all of my teaching resources….
…Plant Our Seeds.” We had just completed the seed-planting process earlier in the week, so I felt like we would have a common understanding, and it was a good opportunity…
…blog and shares amazing resources and information for teachers. I’ve been following her for years, so I was thrilled (and nervous!) when she asked to interview me about my free…
…open to new experiences They will share a fun activity that has them learning to be comfortable acting and performing in front of their other classmates. An integral part of…
…Really, Really, Angry by Molly Bang. Since the key to building EQ is teaching students to label emotions accurately I told my students that saying “really, really, angry” (as the…
…conducted that had astounding results. This research was also referenced in a terrific article in the New York Magazine called How Not to Talk to Your Child: The Inverse Power…
…Jensen states, “Brain-compatible learning means that educators should weave math, movement, geography, social skills, role play, science, and physical education together.” I completely agree, and that’s why I enjoyed using…
…Holidays and Gifts of Appreciation before the Winter Holidays. Click the freebie covers below to download them. Prewriting Discussion: What Do We Appreciate? Before you begin the activity, lead a…
Have you used math stations or math centers in your classroom this year? If not, this is the perfect time to start! As you prepare for end-of-the-year tests, you need…
…of course, with humor comes lots of smiles. Look for opportunities to tell appropriate jokes, tell funny stories, to share your fun side. For example, on the first day of…
