We’ve all been there: It’s Monday morning. Students drift into the room, a fog floating behind their eyes as the …
Project Based Learning: Unlocking Creativity and Collaboration
Indeed, the days-of-old are earmarked in my memory by sitting-and-getting, by memorizing-and-regurgitating. That was …
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Effective Classroom Management Strategies: Setting the Tone for Learning
Before we became teachers, when we were young and had dreams aplenty, we probably thought of all the awesome things …
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18 Ways to Encourage Growth Mindset Meaningful Work in High School Classrooms
Meaning to Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Moving from I Can’t to I Can I can’t do it. I’m an immovable object, …
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10 Tips for Making the Most of Blended Learning
Of course, the best thing about education, whether we are talking about blended learning or the opposite of it (chunky …
Must-Have Table Topics Conversation Starters
It's almost the start of another school year. Time to dust off the table topics, conversation starters, and ice breaker …
Warning: These 9 Mistakes Will Destroy Your MTSS
Education is full of acronyms – PLC, SIP, CEU, SPED, RTI, etc. ... and here’s one more for the list: …
What Are Authentic Assessments?
What Are Authentic Assessments? Is it authentic to have a student deliver a persuasive speech about climate change to an …
10 Reasons to Try Round Table Discussions
Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share …
Back from Break: Re-Establishing Rules & Routine in Classrooms
Back from break? Not sure how to get back into the swing of things? Need to review routine in the classroom before …
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Revolutionize Your EXIT TICKETS With These Easy-Peasy Tips
Exit tickets, a.k.a. "exit slips" or "checks for understanding" are a great way for teachers to monitor student progress …
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Secrets to Teaching Students with Anxiety
How can we as educators support students with anxiety in the classroom? There is a growing consensus that mental health …