What if some of the strategies teachers use are actually doing things for children that children can do for themselves? What message are we sending to children about their capabilities...
Most teachers want to create an environment that is warm and welcoming to the students who enter the doors of their classroom. As educators, we know that children learn best...
Have you ever given a direction to a student or reinforced a rule or procedure only to be on the receiving end of a set of rolled eyes or a...
Walk into any teacher store and you will find a slew of colorful stickers—Wow! Amazing! Great Job! You’re #1! Excellent! Smart Cookie! Good one! A++! We add brightly colored stickers...
Teachers make hundreds of decisions every single day—from the most trivial to the most consequential. Does the number of decisions we make have any impact on the quality of our...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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