10 Questions to Get Kids Thinking Deeper About Books
What do you need to drive a great discussion; to get your students to think more deeply about books? I believe the key to deeper thinking about books lies in … Continue reading
Unrealistic Expectations: Does ADHD Medication Make a Lasting Difference to Academic Achievement?
Schools have been working with children with symptoms of hyperactivity for decades; however, the management of hyperactivity (particularly ADHD) has changed drastically especially when it comes to the treatment of symptoms. … Continue reading
Educational Philosophy
Growth Mindset = try+fail+try again! Best equation to teach children inside (and outside) the classroom. tlb
Snow Days Don’t Subtract from Learning
It is never an easy decision to close school on a snowy day. We all understand how valuable our teaching time is for students; however, it was refreshing (on this … Continue reading
Resources for Learning About Empathy on Valentine’s Day | Edutopia
Given the special holiday we are about to celebrate in many of our schools, I could not resist sharing a great resource from Edutopia all about how to teach empathy in … Continue reading
Undefined Future?
How do we honor the past while moving forward into the future? Let’s work to add some definition to our students’ future. tlb Source
Scary Headlines Concerning Kindergarten Readiness
Last week, the Washington Post featured a story that should cause every educator and parent some concern. Deputy superintendent of public instruction, Rob Saxton, and the early learning system director … Continue reading
Tech Humor
A little tech humor to start the school day. tlb Source
5 Ways to Make Your Classroom Student-Centered
I am once again writing about one of my favorite subjects — student-centered learning environments! Thanks to the folks at Education Week, I’d like to share 5 steps that can help … Continue reading
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