Monster Resources

Monster Resources

  I jumped into a second grade physical education lesson the other day in which students played a game called Monster Ball. Students were split into two teams and tried…
Students Who Love to Talk!

Students Who Love to Talk!

  Do you have that student who loves to talk? It doesn’t matter when or where, but it constantly seems like the student has something to share. It may or…
What If Wednesday #5

What If Wednesday #5

  Asking What If questions can be a powerful tool to lead toward thinking critically about the problems that we face in education. Asking What If questions can help us…
Questions We Should Be Asking Students

Questions We Should Be Asking Students

  For many years, we have asked students small questions. Detail questions. Fact questions. Who? What? Where? When? We must ask big questions of students. Some of our questions have…
Conversation Menus

Conversation Menus

  Conversation is key. Students are lacking the connections that they used to be able to build in school. Conversations in the lunch room. Conversations at lockers. Conversations on the…
Bring Your Chicken to Class

Bring Your Chicken to Class

  Last week, a 3rd grade teacher in our building hosted a Bring Your Pet to Class event. I feel like the only animal missing was a Zebra. It was…
?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

  You may have realized that education needs to look different for our students, especially right now! Ask students these questions to drive meaningful learning.   Rich  
Other People’s Songs

Other People’s Songs

  I was recently listening to a podcast with James Hetfield, the lead singer from Metallica. When asked about how the band has remained true to their voice, James shared…