Tone In Teaching: 20 Words That Can Change How Students Think
Tone affects how students see themselves and their role in the learning process. The words you use can have a lasting impact.
10 Team-Building Games For The First Day Of School
Team-Building games for the first day of school include Green Door, I never…, Me too!, Fact or Fiction, and Count to Ten.
The 33 Best Books For Students Who Don’t Like To Read
Here are the best books for students who don’t like to read. From murder mysteries to dystopian societies, there’s something for everyone!
14 Ways To Help Students Build Confidence
‘Believing in students’ isn’t enough–they have to have sufficient knowledge or experience with ideas and skills to ‘do well in school.’
6 Strategies For Dealing With ‘Difficult’ Students
From building trust and relationships to cultivating responsibility, here are 6 strategies for working with your most ‘difficult’ students.
12 Reasons Students Don’t Read & What You Can Do About It
Students might see reading as something to do at school rather than an opportunity to be entertained, learn, or be exposed to new ideas.
20 Technology Tools To Engage Students In The Classroom
One of the best ways to engage all students in your classroom is to give students an easy (and even anonymous) way to ask questions.
Student-Centered Learning Requires Adjustments Of Perspective
Education is at its strongest when learners are at the center of the process and can exercise their choices about what happens.
Why Capturing Imagination Is Important For Deeper Learning
contributed by Drew Perkins I miss teaching. Not so much the rigors of bells, short breaks, endless supervision duty, multiple preps, rushed lunches, and the paperwork. But I miss the actual moments in my classes where I captured the imagination of students. I still get that privilege when I facilitate our professional development, but there’s…
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.
6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School
6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School by Terry Heick & Jackie Gerstein I took an excerpt from a recent post by Jackie, 6 Activities I Use To Build Connections With Students At The Beginning Of The Year because it seemed too valuable to get buried in a post on a different topic….
8 Ways To Create A Brain-Friendly Classroom
How can you create a brain-friendly classroom? By reducing stress, creating positive associations, and promoting feedback loops.
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