Easy Differentiation with Colored Folders

…Sometimes, the thought of organizing lessons to meet the individual needs of all of your students can feel like an overwhelming challenge. One of the best and simplest ways I…

Math is More Than a Numbers Game

…to read and understand the language of mathematics than on the ability to perform mathematics computation. In other words … Math is more than a numbers game. Years ago, standardized…

Multiple Intelligence Theory and Growth Mindset

Dr. Howard Gardner first proposed Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory over 40 years ago, suggesting that IQ is not one-dimensional, and that it can’t be described by a single number. Instead,…

Awakened: Hope for the Year Ahead

best place to start is with your own thought patterns and attitudes.” You might read those words and think, “I’ll bet she’s never been in a situation like mine.” However,…

5 Tips for New Teachers

…with my students, and I wasn’t very consistent in my approach. However, I’m a survivor and I was determined to do my best and stick it out. Everyone told me…

Show What You Know!

…team. (If the cards have answers on the backs, place them face up). The Leader reads the first problem aloud and places the card face up in the center of…

Cooperative Learning – More Than Group Work

…opportunity to talk. To equalize participation in team discussions, try one of these strategies: Around the Team – Place students in teams of 4 or 5 and have them number off…