5 Engaging Ways to Introduce New Content
…like the start of an epic movie. And how you choose to introduce that new information can make it or break it. Our students can be some of the toughest…
…like the start of an epic movie. And how you choose to introduce that new information can make it or break it. Our students can be some of the toughest…
…different types of scientists. Curious? Let me share a little bit about this activity with you. Gifts for Santa’s Scientists is an engaging research lesson that works like a charm…
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,…
…5, ‘Keep your dear teacher happy’ sounds like it is about me, but that’s not the case. My only happiness is seeing my students learn.” Here’s a two-step procedure to…
…a music staff, or a blank Venn diagram. Julia was a classroom teacher who loved using dry erase boards with her students. However, like many teachers, she was frustrated with…
…Quotients in Division The best way to start with partial quotients is to start in context. I like to start with a problem like “Olivia, Mason and Connor made $153…
…under $500 if possible. Projects that are not very expensive have a much higher chance of getting fully funded. Think like a donor – would you like to help a…
…Advice from Real Teachers Do you have a tip for new teachers that you would like to share? Please post it in a comment below. If you would like to…
…poem. I also love the fact that students like Keyera and Keenon (below) who typically struggle with writing assignments like creative stories and reports often shine when it comes to…
…events in Dr. King’s life and his impact on the civil rights movement in a way that’s very easy to understand. BrainPOP.com has a number of resources to go along…
…free resources, including this one! February Activities is just one of the items in my Seasonal Activities Bundle. If you like this resource, you’ll also enjoy my seasonal lessons for…
…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…
