A Dozen Fun Ways to Wrap Up the School Year
…motivating to students. Being able to discuss ideas and interact with other students is a sure-fire strategy for keeping kids involved. The key is to establish clear guidelines for classroom…
…motivating to students. Being able to discuss ideas and interact with other students is a sure-fire strategy for keeping kids involved. The key is to establish clear guidelines for classroom…
…keeping the numbers the same but placing the parentheses around different pairs of numbers like this: (5 + 3) x 2 = ? and 5 + (3 x 2) =…
…Intelligence Theory suggests that IQ is not one-dimensional and can’t be described by a single number. Dr. Gardner proposed that there are at least eight different types of intelligence, each…
…to a specified distance. Engineering provides an opportunity for students to apply their mathematical concepts in an engaging project for even the most reluctant student. And in social studies: Construct…
…the ability to think logically and somewhat abstractly. Fortunately, we can help students make the transition from concrete to abstract with a hands-on lesson that allows them to make those…
…they are worlds apart. Does this scenario sound familiar? The teacher assigns a group project, outlines the task, and gives a deadline for completion. Students are expected to work together…
…answer. They provided the perfect opportunity to work through the social and emotional issues that popped up throughout the year. I started having just two meetings per week, one on…
…“Advice from Real Teachers.” When I see a question that receives a massive number of responses, I’ll select the top 10 or 15 comments to share in a post on…
…perfect your use of interactive notebooks, this post is for you! What are Interactive Notebooks? Interactive Notebooks (IN) are your students’ “go to” resource, where they can refer back to…
…number of personal growth books about the impact of positive thinking on one’s life, but I had never seen those concepts applied to the teaching practice. When the book arrived,…
…back any feedback, but the thank you note is always a nice touch. Lucas Werner-Salsbury: Know the protocol in the district you are applying. In our district, sending emails to…
…with 3 students holding 3 paper cookies each. It’s a simple concept, but having students organize and “act out” the math problems is beneficial the goal of developing students’ overall…
