You’ve probably heard it a million times. Relationships are at the core of successful teaching. You can’t expect students to care about learning until they know you care about them. So it's important to build a strong connection with students. When students feel connected to their teacher and to one another they perform better socially ... Continue Reading
A Simple Problem Solving Strategy That Works Every Time
I love teaching math. And not just any math, but word problems especially. There, I said it. I love teaching word problems. I know not all teachers share my fondness for word problems. And many students dread them. But I’m going to share a simple problem-solving strategy that will have you and your students loving word problems ... Continue Reading
Giving Students Feedback About Their Writing
When I was a new teacher, I dreaded teaching writing. I am embarrassed to admit that I actually got excited about a fire drill because it gave me an excuse to skip our writing time for the day. The reality is that I had no idea how to help students become better writers. No one taught me that in college! My lessons were too broad and I really ... Continue Reading
Virtual and Socially Distant Valentine’s Day Activities
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner? Are you ready? Whether you are teaching online or in-person, Valentine’s Day might look a little bit different this year. Many of our traditional holiday activities just aren’t possible. But just because we are socially distancing doesn’t mean we can’t share the love. In fact, our students probably ... Continue Reading
How to Use Project-Based Learning in the Classroom
Are you looking for a new way to keep students engaged and motivated in the middle of the school year? Why not try project-based learning? What is Project-Based Learning? Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered teaching method that encourages learning through engaging curriculum-based problems or challenges. Students start with a ... Continue Reading
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