Teaching ART using the Workshop Model
While the workshop model has proven successful for both language arts and math, not a lot of art educators have tried to utilize the strategy during art classes. Mastering…
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Inherent Value
If a student is interested in learning something, there's inherently a value in that. So many times we dismiss what a student wants to learn because we consider it…
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Making Choices
In choice based classrooms, it always has to be remembered that learning to make good, smart choices is often the hardest thing to learn. Additionally, all learning and…
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End of Year Checklist
It's about that time of year in many schools where we provide each teacher with an end of year checklist. Each teacher will check off items to show that…
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#PopUpLearning
Last week, I encouraged all educators to try some #PopUpPD. This week, let's carry the learning over to our students! Try this format (or modify it) to spread…
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5 Ways to Make May (Or June) More Meaningful
Many teachers and students will soon start their countdown until the end of the year. Unfortunately, they may waste the time that's left this year. Instead of counting down…
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5 Strategies for Improving Writing Instruction
Each day, we have the opportunity to help students grow as writers. In many classrooms however, writing instruction often fails to inspire students to become writers. Try these strategies…
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5 Ways to Incorporate Movement in the Classroom
Try these strategies for incorporating movement into the classroom. Get students up and active, give them brain breaks, and encourage movement to improve performance! Rich (@RACzyz)
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#HourOfPossibility
A few months ago, I was talking with several teachers in my building about providing opportunities for students to engage in their passions. We wanted to give students the…
10 Most Popular Posts of 2016!
Our 10 Most Popular Posts of 2016! Supercharge PD - How can you improve PD in your school or district? Try these activities for something fresh and new! 5…