How to Get Kids to Slow Down with Their Work

…from real teachers who have solved this problem. Today’s Question Every week on my Facebook page, I post the Question Connection where I invite teachers to ask questions, and I…

How to Regain Your Love of Teaching

…great music while moving in! Cathy Bowman – I downloaded some new activities and centers so I’d have new things to introduce that are fun. I made some new (2nd…

Fostering a Growth Mindset with Brain Bucks

…who’ve learned that mistakes are an important part of the growing process may still be reluctant to try something new or to tackle a challenging assignment. Similarly, students who’ve learned…

3 Strategies to Conquer Math Word Problems

…a crutch rather than a tool. Today’s standardized tests and real-world applications require creative thinking and flexibility with strategies. Issue #3: Differentiation Teachers want students to excel quickly and often…

PE Resources and Ideas for Regular Ed Teachers

…number of responses, I compile the best answers to create a helpful blog post. Today’s Question Today’s question comes from Nikole, who is wondering, “I teach 4th grade at a…

Favorite Read Alouds for November

…read aloud when comparing and contrasting Thanksgiving today with the traditions observed by the Pilgrims. Children today will find that Thanksgiving long ago was much different from the holiday we…

Child-Centered Reading Conferences

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…