Tuesday Treasure
Teaching children to think and not what to think is essential to learning.
Best Thing About Being a Teacher
The best thing about being a teacher… Watching children making connections Seeing those light bulb moments while grasping new concepts Watching children make real world connections while learning Seeing … Continue reading
Technology Second
I discovered this great photo on twitter over the weekend, and it encapsulates what teachers do to ensure learning happens first. Technology is a tool that we … Continue reading
Enhancing Student Engagement: Learning to Ask Good Questions
Why are “perfectly placed questions” so important in the classroom? They are important because asking the right questions ensures “an explosion of learning for students.” The folks at edweek.org shared what I … Continue reading
Something to Remember
It is the middle of the school year, and you may be asking yourself why did I become a teacher. If you are questioning what you do every day for … Continue reading
Outdoor & Environmental Sustainability: Resource Roundup
If you follow principalaim then you know how much I love sharing resources with teachers and administrators. One of my favorite sites for everything school related is Edutopia. Each month, Edutopia … Continue reading
What Does Kindle Unlimited Mean for the Classroom?
Jeff Bezos and Amazon have done it again. Friday, July 18th was the official launch of Bezos’ latest creation – Kindle Unlimited. The launch of Kindle Unlimited is the talk of the … 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
Celebrating Teachers: Appreciation Week 2014!
It is Teacher Appreciation Week, and there are so many great resources out there to help celebrate and honor the great work of teachers! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! tlb Discovery Education – … Continue reading