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Learning About Students
I've written before about our responsibility to create opportunities for students. It is imperative that we give students the chance to answer two questions: What do you want the…
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5 Ideas for Communicating with Parents
How can we improve communication with parents? Try these five ideas for communicating with parents. These strategies will help to improve relationships with parents, making for a more rewarding school…
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10 Ways to #CelebrateMonday
10 Ways to #CelebrateMonday Read a book to your students. (Try some of my personal read aloud favorites: Mr. Popper's Penguins, The Sneetches, or We are in a Book…
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Jason, Please Sit Down
In my second year as a fifth grade teacher, I had a student named Jason. I started the school year not knowing much about him. While I had reviewed…
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5 Must Do’s for Math Class
Math Class should be built upon several routines and structures that are practiced every day. Give these 5 strategies a try in your math classroom. Click here for a…
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Painting is Poetry
Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. Leonardo da Vinci From this stance, great books are great…
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Make a Splash
This week, many educators and students will return from spring break. If you are an educator, take advantage of this opportunity. Create something meaningful for your students. Make a…
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Be Creative
It's a phrase we hear often, “Be Creative!” It's probably mostly uttered in regards to art or some artistic endeavor. We hear it at the beginning,…
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Data Alone
Data alone does not lead to improved learning outcomes for students. While data can be helpful in determining what direction to take with a certain student, the data must…