Inherent Value
If a student is interested in learning something, there’s inherently a value in that. So many times we dismiss…
Tag: Student Choice
Making Choices
In choice based classrooms, it always has to be remembered that learning to make good, smart choices is often…
End of Year Checklist
It’s about that time of year in many schools where we provide each teacher with an end of year…
#PopUpLearning
Last week, I encouraged all educators to try some #PopUpPD. This week, let’s carry the learning over to…
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…
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…
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…
#HourOfPossibility
A few months ago, I was talking with several teachers in my building about providing opportunities for students to…
10 Most Popular Posts of 2016!
Our 10 Most Popular Posts of 2016! Supercharge PD – How can you improve PD in your school or…
5 Ways to Improve Student Voice & Choice
As the school year begins, it is important to recognize that students must have a say in the classroom…