5 Things We Need to Focus On Less
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5 Things We Need to Focus On Less

  Much of our time in schools is spent focusing on the wrong things. Are you focusing on these areas to the detriment of your students? Reassess your why and…
Which One Doesn’t Belong?
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Which One Doesn’t Belong?

  I recently met with my son’s 4th grade teacher for a parent teacher conference. One of the questions that I ask of his teacher every year is how well…
Rules
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Rules

  I knew all the rules but the rules did not know me.-Eddie Vedder   Chances are that if your classroom is focused on compliance through a list of rules,…
Great Bubbles
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Great Bubbles

Asking students to practice making great bubbles?! Really?
7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom
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7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom

  We have talked before about the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. These seven mistakes, however, should be avoided by educators looking to make an impact in their…
Jason, Please Sit Down
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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…