10 Ways to Power Up Any Lesson and Maximize Learning
Imagine someone asked you to describe the best lesson you ever taught. Which lesson would you choose? What do you think made that lesson so awesome? Let me guess. It…
Imagine someone asked you to describe the best lesson you ever taught. Which lesson would you choose? What do you think made that lesson so awesome? Let me guess. It…
…our perceptions about best practices in math instruction. As it turns out, developing a mathematical mindset is more highly correlated with future success in math than scores on standardized tests!…
…compiled 15 of the best responses in this blog post. Here are the top 15 responses in no particular order. If you would like to read ALL of the responses,…
…down to 18 of the best tips. If you would like to read all of the responses, click here to find them on my Facebook page. Even if you don’t…
…teachers responded, so I compiled the best answers and removed duplicates. I organized all of the checkout systems into two categories: technology systems and traditional systems. There’s also a third…
…Gifted Kids to Think Here are 20 of the best suggestions for motivating gifted kids to stretch themselves and reach their true potential. If you would like to read them…
…our whole class novel study of Charlotte’s Web (with comprehension questions too). I’ve also introduced more STEM activities since the state testing finally ended. I’ve found it best to keep…
…Launch a Super School Year webinar. Each lesson is fast-paced and packed with practical strategies and inspiration to help you launch your best school year ever! I dive into what…
…best when they engage in activities that take advantage of their strengths, and MI theory made it possible to identify those strengths more easily. Dr. Gardner identified at least eight…
…best to focus on a single math problem, but these two problems are related and they work well together to teach an important lesson. Start the mini-lesson by displaying Apple…
…exact opposite of the two American definitions! Which definition are you supposed to be teaching? If you’re not sure, it’s entirely possible that you’re teaching the wrong definition! But don’t…
…to an office supply store to have this done. Be sure to allow plenty of time for students to look through their class scrapbook. It’s best to have them sit…