3 Mindful Classroom Teaching Strategies

…the neuro science behind this: http://www.edutopia.org/neuroscience-brain-based-learning-emotional-safety This all adds up to a team of classmates who are all supporting each other which helps the teacher to free him or herself…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…in the checkbox. Online Discussion Tips – Students have the ability to start a discussion on an assignment. The display is similar to a forum or a chat window. You…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…roll a die, use an online tool, etc. On each team, the student whose number was called writes the answer on the team response board. They may not receive any…

How to Get Started with Boom Cards

Whether you’ll be starting the school year online, in the classroom, or both, one of your biggest challenges will be finding digital resources that can be adapted for the new…

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…perfect for teaching students how simple poems can express everyday experiences through imagery and precise language. About a month ago, Kristine and I connected online and I invited her to…

The Mystery of the Missing Freebies

…So where can you find all the freebies that used to be in my store? Many of them are in my online File Cabinet or on the Teaching Strategies pages….