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MI Survey for Kids includes two printable and two digital multiple intelligence surveys to use with students, including a Google spreadsheet version that can be used with Google Classroom. Editable versions of the survey are also included. This product also includes a teacher’s guide that explains how to administer the survey, how to score it, and how to discuss the results with your students.

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Multiple Intelligence Theory for Kids: Step-by-Step Lessons and Ready-to-Use Printables from Laura Candler is a classroom-tested resource for introducing Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory to children.  The unit is easy to teach and lots of fun for students, and it will help them develop an understanding of MI theory and how they learn best. The suggested time frame for this unit is one to two weeks.

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Polygon Sorting Activities for Google Classroom is a collection of editable Google Slides with ready-to-use activities to supplement the activities and lessons in Polygon Explorations. Classifying polygons is one of the most effective strategies for exploring the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. These Google Classroom sorting activities are perfect for independent practice and formative assessment!

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Episode 8 Summary Children’s magazines are excellent teaching tools for integrating literacy across the curriculum. In this episode, I discuss the advantages of using magazines

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With the Common Core emphasis on teaching informational text, you might be wondering where to find appropriate texts for reading instruction. Most classrooms are overflowing

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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

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Episode 6 Summary Attention signals are essential tools for classroom management, and learning to use them effectively might be one of the most important keys

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Episode 4 Summary “I Wish My Teacher Knew” is a simple activity developed by 3rd grade teacher Kyle Schwartz that transformed her classroom. In this

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Episode 3 Summary Have you ever thought about creating a handbook for your classroom? In this episode, I explain how creating a class handbook now

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Episode 1 Summary What is “inspired teaching,” and how can we find inspiration in our teaching practice? In this introductory episode, I dive into these

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Inspired Teaching Made Easy Podcast About this Podcast When teaching involves your heart as well as your mind, it feels inspired! In this podcast for

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Lesson 4: Teaching Social Skills and Introducing Academic Content In Lesson 4, you’ll learn strategies for teaching your students how to work together more effectively

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MI Survey for Kids

MI Survey for Kids includes two printable and two digital multiple intelligence surveys to use with students, including a Google spreadsheet version that can be used with Google Classroom. Editable versions of the survey are also included. This product also includes a teacher’s guide that explains how to administer the survey, how to score it, and how to discuss the results with your students.

Read More »

Multiple Intelligence Theory for Kids

Multiple Intelligence Theory for Kids: Step-by-Step Lessons and Ready-to-Use Printables from Laura Candler is a classroom-tested resource for introducing Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory to children.  The unit is easy to teach and lots of fun for students, and it will help them develop an understanding of MI theory and how they learn best. The suggested time frame for this unit is one to two weeks.

Read More »

Polygon Sorting Google Classroom Activities

Polygon Sorting Activities for Google Classroom is a collection of editable Google Slides with ready-to-use activities to supplement the activities and lessons in Polygon Explorations. Classifying polygons is one of the most effective strategies for exploring the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. These Google Classroom sorting activities are perfect for independent practice and formative assessment!

Read More »

Episode 8: Teaching with Children’s Magazines

Episode 8 Summary Children’s magazines are excellent teaching tools for integrating literacy across the curriculum. In this episode, I discuss the advantages of using magazines in the classroom, as well as where to find them and how to use them to supplement your regular instruction. Listen to Episode 8 Now

Read More »

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

With the Common Core emphasis on teaching informational text, you might be wondering where to find appropriate texts for reading instruction. Most classrooms are overflowing with great children’s literature and novels, but many schools lack a good selection of interesting nonfiction texts. If you enjoy reading magazines yourself, the solution

Read More »

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, he proposed that there are at least 8 different types of intelligence, including visual-spatial, musical-rhythmic, interpersonal, and others. While not

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Episode 6: Tips for Using Attention Signals Effectively

Episode 6 Summary Attention signals are essential tools for classroom management, and learning to use them effectively might be one of the most important keys to inspired teaching! In this episode, I explain why attention signals are so essential and share examples of signals that teachers love. I also discuss

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Episode 4: I Wish My Teacher Knew

Episode 4 Summary “I Wish My Teacher Knew” is a simple activity developed by 3rd grade teacher Kyle Schwartz that transformed her classroom. In this episode, I share how this simple strategy has helped thousands of teachers build relationships with their students, including the story of a 4th grade teacher

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Episode 1: Inspired Teaching Made Easy Intro

Episode 1 Summary What is “inspired teaching,” and how can we find inspiration in our teaching practice? In this introductory episode, I dive into these topics and explain why I started this podcast. I also explain what you can expect from future episodes of Inspired Teaching Made Easy. Listen to

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Inspired Teaching Made Easy with Laura Candler

Inspired Teaching Made Easy Podcast About this Podcast When teaching involves your heart as well as your mind, it feels inspired! In this podcast for educators, Laura Candler shares innovative teaching strategies, classroom management ideas, and helpful tools that will make it easy to find inspiration in your teaching practice!

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Launch a Super School Year Lesson 4

Lesson 4: Teaching Social Skills and Introducing Academic Content In Lesson 4, you’ll learn strategies for teaching your students how to work together more effectively as well as some fun ways to introduce academic content in each subject area. I’ll also share links to fun and effective back to school

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MI Survey for Kids

MI Survey for Kids includes two printable and two digital multiple intelligence surveys to use with students, including a Google spreadsheet version that can be used with Google Classroom. Editable versions of the survey are also included. This product also includes a teacher’s guide that explains how to administer the survey, how to score it, and how to discuss the results with your students.

Read More »

Multiple Intelligence Theory for Kids

Multiple Intelligence Theory for Kids: Step-by-Step Lessons and Ready-to-Use Printables from Laura Candler is a classroom-tested resource for introducing Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory to children.  The unit is easy to teach and lots of fun for students, and it will help them develop an understanding of MI theory and how they learn best. The suggested time frame for this unit is one to two weeks.

Read More »

Polygon Sorting Google Classroom Activities

Polygon Sorting Activities for Google Classroom is a collection of editable Google Slides with ready-to-use activities to supplement the activities and lessons in Polygon Explorations. Classifying polygons is one of the most effective strategies for exploring the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. These Google Classroom sorting activities are perfect for independent practice and formative assessment!

Read More »

Episode 8: Teaching with Children’s Magazines

Episode 8 Summary Children’s magazines are excellent teaching tools for integrating literacy across the curriculum. In this episode, I discuss the advantages of using magazines in the classroom, as well as where to find them and how to use them to supplement your regular instruction. Listen to Episode 8 Now

Read More »

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

With the Common Core emphasis on teaching informational text, you might be wondering where to find appropriate texts for reading instruction. Most classrooms are overflowing with great children’s literature and novels, but many schools lack a good selection of interesting nonfiction texts. If you enjoy reading magazines yourself, the solution

Read More »

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, he proposed that there are at least 8 different types of intelligence, including visual-spatial, musical-rhythmic, interpersonal, and others. While not

Read More »

Episode 6: Tips for Using Attention Signals Effectively

Episode 6 Summary Attention signals are essential tools for classroom management, and learning to use them effectively might be one of the most important keys to inspired teaching! In this episode, I explain why attention signals are so essential and share examples of signals that teachers love. I also discuss

Read More »

Episode 4: I Wish My Teacher Knew

Episode 4 Summary “I Wish My Teacher Knew” is a simple activity developed by 3rd grade teacher Kyle Schwartz that transformed her classroom. In this episode, I share how this simple strategy has helped thousands of teachers build relationships with their students, including the story of a 4th grade teacher

Read More »

Episode 1: Inspired Teaching Made Easy Intro

Episode 1 Summary What is “inspired teaching,” and how can we find inspiration in our teaching practice? In this introductory episode, I dive into these topics and explain why I started this podcast. I also explain what you can expect from future episodes of Inspired Teaching Made Easy. Listen to

Read More »

Inspired Teaching Made Easy with Laura Candler

Inspired Teaching Made Easy Podcast About this Podcast When teaching involves your heart as well as your mind, it feels inspired! In this podcast for educators, Laura Candler shares innovative teaching strategies, classroom management ideas, and helpful tools that will make it easy to find inspiration in your teaching practice!

Read More »

Launch a Super School Year Lesson 4

Lesson 4: Teaching Social Skills and Introducing Academic Content In Lesson 4, you’ll learn strategies for teaching your students how to work together more effectively as well as some fun ways to introduce academic content in each subject area. I’ll also share links to fun and effective back to school

Read More »