11 Useful School Home Visit Resources For Teachers
We were given a long list of names and addresses and wished luck. Years later, I can say it was one of the best experiences of my teaching career.
Parents
Alternatives To ‘How Was School?”
“What did you learn in school today?” It’s easy to resort to cliches when talking to kids about school. Here are some alternatives.
40 Homeschooling Tools And Resources I Use (Almost) Every Day
This is a quick list of the tools and resources I’ve cobbled together over the years to get as close as I can to the vision of learning I have for them.
12 Apps For Better Teacher-Parent Communication
Why is teacher-parent communication essential? How can learning experiences be designed that require that interaction?
18 Questions To Ask Students About Their Day Remote Learning
What kinds of questions to ask students support what they’ve learned remotely and enhance their ability to apply it?
Dear Parents: Here’s What You Should Know About Letter Grades
Letter grades don’t mean what you think they mean. In fact, they can fail to communicate important truths about your child’s learning.
30 Of The Best Tools For Remote Teaching And Learning
From screencasting tools to content hubs to streaming and whiteboard collaboration, here are the best remote teaching tools we could find.
How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology
In light of the access of modern technology, schools can evolve while simultaneously growing closer to the people they serve.
24 Of The Best Digital Tools To Build Vocabulary
The following digital tools to build vocabulary include reference tools, word clouds, games and review, word walls, and virtual field trips.
12 Cybersecurity Tips For Students At Home And In School
A VPN connection encrypts and protects students’ internet traffic from interceptors who may want to steal passwords.
8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home
Practicing critical thinking at home–in their ‘native environment’–is a useful strategy to build their cognitive muscles.
10 Messages Every Teacher Should Send To Parents
Recognizing parents’ challenges can turn things around for a troubled family and transform child’s behavior and performance at school.