Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
…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…
…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…
Fluent readers sound more expressive when they read aloud, and they also comprehend the text far better than those who are not as fluent. This makes perfect sense when you…
Do you have a few students who can’t seem to complete assignments and turn them in on time? Yet when you talk to their parents, you hear the story, “But…
…in large letters. Explain that you expect your students to work well together and keep the noise level to a minimum, but if a large number of them are too…
…the other months of the year! My Favorite February Lessons Here are some of my favorite lessons and activities from the February Activities pack, but this is by no means…
…are mathematical-logical or verbal-linguistic. But kids who are artistic, musical, or kinesthetic learners are often out of luck. Fortunately, educators now recognize that there are many paths to understanding, and…
You’re probably familiar with Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory, but have you thought about teaching your students about these concepts and the many ways they are smart? You might…
…classroom with special populations. Engineering does not have to be an “add-on” to what you are already teaching. Rather, it requires you to look at what you are already teaching…
…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…
…are cutting back on physical education, the arts, and life-skill lessons. Yet we need to remember that we aren’t teaching programmable robots – we are teaching children. Our students arrive…
…school, etc. Ask how other teachers are using technology or specific websites Tips for Responding to Questions Questions are only one half of the Question Connection! We also need educators…
…to them when studying or when they need to review a concept and/or skill. They are basically building their own textbook as the year progresses. IN are a great tool…
