With the focus on SMART goals where we look at data and measurable growth in education, we have turned our… more
Pictures galore of standards wall in action. This approach: enhances retention of content, creates connections to learning, and provides a… more
If you find yourself in need of a change in the classroom or struggling with managing a particular class, keeping… more
“Placematting” is one really effective structure for collaborative work. What do we all hate about group work? Yep, that one… more
The digital landscape has radically changed how and what students want to learn, but have schools radically changed to meet… more
Improv guidelines and games for building literacy, problem solving, and classroom community. This is the paper mentioned in the podcast,… more
This professional learning document discusses going beyond growth mindset praise and posters. Â It can be used with school and district… more
This power point accompanies the podcast and includes some of the research mentioned and steps to facilitate skills employers are… more
This short power point accompanies podcast episode #16: 5 Instructional Habits to Kick. This includes 5 habits to revisit plus… more
Short power point that accompanies podcast on acceleration by Suzy Pepper Rollins. This approach has a focus on what students… more
The first edition of fun and games was popular earlier in the year: Spot the Fake, Cross the Line, and… more
Why assessment comes first. Subject Professional Development Grade levels 3rd Grade, 7th Grade, 11th Grade Resource types Assessments formative, Assessments… more
The learning sciences continue to inform us of how students learn and this in turn guides how we teach. When… more
Many misconceptions concerning the definition of dyslexia exist. In order to delve into the social construction and the biological origins… more
This is a short guide with ideas and suggestions for implementing some Engineering Design thinking and practices in your classroom…. more
Grab the poster with 10 things you need to know about using QR codes and augmented reality in the classroom…. more
Grab this free poster with tips for using technology to check for understanding. Subject Professional Development Grade levels Kindergarten, 1st… more
This PowerPoint is a mini-workshop that can be used with teachers of all grades as to how to challenge gifted… more