Student learning is no accident!
Are you hoping for your students to read and enjoy each other’s writing? I was too! And I found it so challenging for so long. This strategy, I call the Writing Shuffle, has made all the difference. Not only do students get excited to read each other’s work- but they are thoughtful about feedback, and can engage in the entire… Read More
Are you looking for a cooperative learning structure that will really get your students working together? If so, the jigsaw strategy is for you! Using a jigsaw in your classroom is a great way to teach students to work cooperatively, as they truly rely on each other. Just like all of the pieces of a puzzle are needed to complete… Read More
This is one of my favorite strategies to teach my classes- and my life as a teacher has become so much easier since I implemented a few key steps. My teaching partner and I experienced our very first Turn and Talk as participants in a workshop by Bobb Darnell in 2008 and we’ve been using it with students and adults… Read More
Sometimes we all just need a classroom reset. Do you want your students to behave or do you want more than that? If you spend all day managing behaviors, you are EXHAUSTED by 3:00. I know!!! I’ve been there. It takes so much mental energy, so much executive functioning to anticipate every fire that might start- and to put out… Read More
In the next few posts, I’m going to focus on Differentiating Instruction in the Math Classroom. I will give you three strategies you can use immediately in the lessons you already have planned- to reach all of those kids! I promise not to ask you to do ANYTHING that wastes your time. I promise to only save you time.
“The ones that are doing the talking are doing the learning.” I know that. But, no matter how many times I say it, the impact on student learning in front of me is profound and somehow surprising. There is no example stronger than that of talking about fractions in math class. I’ve spent most of my career spending part of… Read More
Is anyone else totally head over heels in l❤️ve with Jamboard??
How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas - Ditch That Textbook
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Jamboard is a creative collaborative online whiteboard. How do you use Google Jamboard in the classroom? Check out these ideas!Self Care Saturday Secret:
After I fed my kids breakfast and cleaned up the mess, I turned the TV on and hid in the dining room with MY breakfast and a fresh, HOT cup of coffee. It’s probably the only 15 minutes I get to myself until I drive to work on Tuesday!
These banana chocolate chip pancakes are super easy and just as fluffy! Thanks @minimalistbaker for the awesome recipe!
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👀Teaching math to multiple levels doesn’t have to be TERRIFYING!?!
🦇Use one of my Halloween themed choice boards to provide three levels of bone chilling challenge!
👻 Self-checking student answer key creates independent routines so you can run a small group or conference with students.
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Update... it’s WORKING!!!!!
I’ve been sending about 1/3 of a class an email on their Distance Learning Day with silly directions like:
Email me a picture of a pumpkin today with “Boo” as the subject of the email.
Whoever follows the directions finds a prize on their desk in the morning. I say nothing 😳😳😳
More kids are seeing their emails!!!
Try it and tell me how it goes!!
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