Helping Children Cope with Tragedy
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…the information contained in my books with the best research-based topic information available. This led me to contact the ALICE Training Institute. For more information on disaster preparedness visit the…
…your best friend over your spring break. I’ve already downloaded ten new apps I plan on introducing to my students throughout the next couple of months. It is a fabulous…
…problem-solving or discussion; other cooperative learning strategies are more suited for critical and creative thinking. Showdown works best when team members are not too far apart in ability level, so…
…best classroom practices. However, please refrain from self-promotion or providing links to teaching products. Advice from Real Teachers I love reading all of the responses to each question, and it…
…best work by providing an incentive to eliminate careless errors. These short formative assessments keep you in touch with how the class as a whole is doing as well as…
…you spend lots of time teaching them the rules and procedures at the beginning of the year, the better they will be at it down the line. The BEST Tip…
…math task time. I decided to do math tasks once a week with groups ranging from 2-4 students (I found that groups of 2 worked best). The first two or…
…It’s best not to allow students to select their own partners because you need to pair students of similar abilities. If your class is set up in cooperative learning teams,…
…of the game, it’s clear that it’s not the best choice as a learning and review game. Kids are moving and answering questions, but they aren’t interacting with each other…
…daily Repetition – Builds neural pathways that become habits Reflection – Noticing sensations strengthens neural pathways Research – Support kids in becoming prescriptive with which tools work best for them…
…challenging students. Best of all, the the WBT website is full of amazing resources that are absolutely free! Even their national conference every June is free! I decided to reach…
…best sellers, “Scold Like a Pro!,” “The Five Secrets of Power Chastisement,” “If They’re Not Crying, They Didn’t Get It: Confessions of a Former Sweetie Pie.” If scolding doesn’t change…