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Authenticity
It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best. Everyone is trying to impress. Students, teachers, parents, administrators. More important than the team building…
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The Sixth Question
I've written before about the importance of starting the year by asking the right questions. It's also important that students ask their own questions. While the above questions can…
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Switch Up Staff Meetings, Volume 4
Stuck with stifling staff meetings or looking for something different to engage adult learners. Try these strategies from Volume 4 or look for more ideas from one, two, and three!…
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A To Don’t List
Inspired by Tania Katan from her book Creative Trespassing. A To Don't list for the School Year: Spend more time in the office, at my desk, answering emails…
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Dear Teacher
Dear Teacher, My child(ren) will walk into your classroom very soon. I want to start by saying Thank You! What you will do every day for every child is…
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5 Ways to End Your Day
How do students currently end a class period or their day? Is it a blur? Do students accomplish anything, or are they rushed out at the last minute? Try…
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Parking Lots & Life Goals
I was sitting in the chair at the barber shop. The gentleman in the chair next to me uttered the statement. "My goal in life is to own a parking…
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4 Simple Questions to Guide Your Lesson Planning
Lesson plans should provide a solid guideline for what you want to accomplish with students during a lesson. While plans can sometimes be complicated, they don't have to be.…
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5 Graphic Novels to Kick Off the School Year
Graphic novels are becoming increasingly popular with readers. The books engage students in not only textual comprehension but also visual comprehension and inference. We asked a fifth grade student…
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Abandon Nostalgia Practices
Inspired today by Jeanne Muzi Year after year you continue to roll out the same assignment. “Students have always done this.”“It’s a tradition.”“The students love it!” Usually, the reason you keep…