Good Teachers Stick To The Lines, Great Teachers Inspire New Lines
Great teachers go beyond being ‘good’ by leveraging student curiosity to spark beautiful questions and profound thinking.
How My Students Create Their Own TED Talks
Using the TED Talks format, students create speeches to inform and persuade their peers about key social, cultural, & environmental issues.
Alternatives To Homework: A Chart For Teachers
Homework can be useful to help students learning, but isn’t always the best strategy. Here are alternatives to homework: a chart for teachers.
What Is Your ‘Why’? Teaching Positive In The Face Of Negativity
Teaching Positive In The Face Of Negativity: What Is Your ‘Why’? by Rachelle Poth What is your ‘why’? How can you ‘teach positive’ in the face of negativity? While many teachers focus on practical ideas and skills–assessment ideas, teaching strategies, and classroom management, for example–being about to create a healthy mindset can be one of…
Making Friends: 10 Team-Building Games For StudentsÂ
Included in this post are 10 team-building games to get you started towards a friendlier, more positive classroom.Â
27 Creative Ways to Greet Your Elementary School Students
Here are 27 engaging, fun, and creative ways to greet your students, based on an infographic by Mia MacMeekin.
For This Lesson, I Stepped Aside To Become A Facilitator Of Learning
Students need to be connected with authentic learning experiences, to develop digital citizenship skills, & to be given choices in learning.
12 Of Our Favorite Articles About Assessment
We’ve gathered 12 of our favorite articles about assessment. They cover a variety of angles, from purpose to function to assessment.
The Classroom Management Strategy That Works Every Time
What is the one classroom management strategy that works every time? Build strong relationships with every student, every day.
6 Activities I Use To Build Connections With Students At The Beginning Of The Year
I begin all classes focusing on building connections with students. I want students to learn about one another.
A Video Game Interest Inventory For Elementary Students
The purpose of this interest inventory is to help children at the elementary age express themselves by itemizing their favorite things.
Integrating The Habits Of Mind In The Classroom
How do you use the Habits of Mind in the classroom? Start with modeling, RAFT assignments, and metacognition.
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