Student learning is no accident!
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
One of my biggest take aways from a New Teacher Center Mentor Academy last year was, “the ones who are doing the talking are doing the learning.” The focus of that academy was Coaching for Equity, and we spent time thinking about Conditions that Support Students with Exceptionalities. Early on in that academy, one of my amazing colleagues suggested that… Read More
Dear Teachers, This morning I reflected once again, on the important roles we all play in the lives of so many children. This past week was an emotional roller coaster for so many of us. Glued to the news, many of us saw images and scenes play out that seemed more like clips from a film (set anywhere but here)… Read More
What better way to develop an Environment of Respect and Rapport than by developing a 1:1 relationship with each student??Watch Rick connect with students about their reading during conferences. What does he do/ say that develops an environment of respect and rapport? What does Rick communicate to his students with his verbal and non-verbal language? I’ve seen similar successes with… Read More
I’ve been following the release of each week’s #yearatMH video clip since hearing Sam Chaltain speak at this year’s NTC Symposium. These clips are a prime example of the value of respectful relationships within, around and between members of a school community. If you haven’t watched one yet, make today the day. [embedplusvideo height=”356″ width=”584″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/9Efoj38lp2w?fs=1&hd=1″ vars=”ytid=9Efoj38lp2w&width=584&height=356&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep2092″ /] I… Read More
‘An Environment of Respect & Rapport’… This is an area I find myself discussing quite often with teachers. At least once a week, I have conversations with teachers about how tricky they find this particular domain/ standard to assess. Recently, I attended a presentation about how some teachers and mentors are tackling this very topic. Before we think about how… 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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