Happy New Year 2018
Happy New Year! Graciously say goodbye to 2017, whether with our limited perspective we saw it as a good year or a bad year. With gratitude for all you’ve learned...
Merry Christmas!
I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Christmas. May all of your Christmas wishes come true! (more…)
If New Year’s Resolutions are Doomed to Failure, Is There a Better Option? Yes!
This season, especially during the next two weeks, is a special time not only for celebrating what is most important to each of us during this Christmas season, but also...
Save Yourself Time & Hassle – Plan This Lesson for January
It’s less than two weeks before glorious Christmas break. Flexibility and Going with the flow are hallmarks at this time of year with all of the seasonal activities and interruptions. ...
In the Hustle and Bustle, Read a Story to Your Students
As students get older and learn how to read independently, the amount of time teachers spend reading stories out loud to students gradually decreases. And it should. However, by the...
Is Group Work in Your Classroom Disguised as Cooperative Learning? – Part 4
Welcome back! We close this four-part series by looking at four essential elements that are critical for the success of true cooperative learning. These elements don’t just show up when...
Is Group Work in Your Classroom Disguised as Cooperative Learning?– Part 3
Welcome back to Part 3! This week, we are looking at why cooperative learning is one of the most effective approaches to student learning to include in your toolbox. If...
Is Group Work in Your Classroom Disguised as Cooperative Learning?– Part 2
Whether you are using individual learning, competitive learning, group work, or cooperative learning, it is important to be intentional. Always select the best learning structure that will best serve the...
Is Group Work in Your Classroom Disguised as Cooperative Learning? Part 1
Walking in to a classroom where students are actually involved in true cooperative learning can be a challenge. Cooperative learning done well is not as easy as it looks. It...
6 Simple Steps for ‘Teaching to the Test’ the Right Way
The backlash against teaching to the test came for a good reason. Teachers were teaching students what they needed to know in order to pass whichever test the school district...
