Making Learning Active
I found this great visual to help encourage making learning active. tlb Source Source
The Next Generation
If you haven’t notice by now, I love using visuals in my blog posts! It is amazing what a simple picture can convey. While some pictures need explanation; this one needs no … Continue reading
Teaching Beyond the Classroom
One of the best things about 21st century instruction is the ability of the classroom teacher to “extend learning beyond the classroom.” As someone who understands the value of technology, … Continue reading
Make Summer Reading Fun!
As the end of May draws near, I’d like to once again share some tips to help keep children interested in reading during the summer. Why is it so … Continue reading
Awesome Takes Practice
I found this great photo on LinkedIn, and I just had to share its powerful message with other educators. tlb Source Source
Parent-Teacher Conferences — Tips for Communicating Student Progress | Scholastic.com
“Building mutual trust with students’ parents helps you build a strong foundation for learning.” One of the most effective ways to communicate with parents is through parent-teacher conferences, and Scholastics … Continue reading
Gearing Up for Summer
Whether you are a parent or teacher, this is the time of year when we all start compiling our summer reading lists. A fan of many genres of literature, I … Continue reading
Value is Not Measured in $$
In his April 25 post, Grant Lichtman shared a definition of the word “value” that I think schools struggling to assign a dollar amount to what they do every … Continue reading
Discovery is …
Building a sense of wonder and discovery in the life of a child is the ultimate job of a teacher. tlb Source
Games in the Mathematics Classrooms: There’s an App for That! | Edutopia
Game based learning is on the rise! This is very exciting news for students (especially math students) because, as these games become easier to access and to use, schools … Continue reading
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