Teaching Math to Students Who Think They Hate Math: An Inquiry-Based Approach
I don’t know about you, but I did not have a lot of confidence growing up when it came to math. As much as I hate to admit it, math … Continue reading
“Re-branding” Failure in Schools
If you are a regular visitor to principalaim then you already know how important I believe it is to teach students to embrace failure (viewing mistakes as tools for success). … Continue reading
15 Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code (Even Without a Computer)
Last spring, Edutopia blogger, Vicki Davis published a great resource for anyone interested in teaching students to code with or without a computer. The notion that we can teach students … Continue reading
Embracing Diversity II
I discovered this image earlier today on Twitter, and it stayed with me the rest of the day. What I wouldn’t give to have every student in my school understand and embody … Continue reading
Embracing Diversity
Embracing diversity is an essential element of a good school! Let’s help students understand how important it is to accept the differences in each other as we learn to “swim … Continue reading
Identifying Good Schools
In August 2014, Washington Post writer, Jay Mathews, shared an article that he wrote 14 years ago offering advice to parents about ways to identify good schools. Given the changes … Continue reading
Do’s and Don’t of Classroom Management: Resources from Edutopia
Educators everywhere know how important it is to establish systems and procedures within the classroom. Even with this knowledge, managing a classroom can be one of the most challenging things for … Continue reading
Classroom Strategies to Foster a Growth Mindset
Like so many educators, each year I search for new and creative ways to inspire, motivate, and challenge my students. What I have discovered during the course of my career is … Continue reading
Something to Smile About
A little humor after a great opening week. tlb Source (#edchat)
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