It Isn’t About the Glue: Understanding the Interactive Student Notebook If you have ever walked past a classroom and seen students cutting, folding, and taping
A First-Week Lesson That Sets Up Your Whole Year Somewhere in the first week of school, a student is going to ask you why they
As a classroom teacher, you often get hit with that question – usually within the first week of school by a student who “Does Not
As a classroom teacher, you often get hit with that question – usually within the first week of school by a student who “Does Not
Guest Post by Loyal Frazier – Without any doubt, the most important time period in a school year is the beginning. Relationships are forged, expectations
Tired of groups not working? As a first year teacher I remember my principal telling me to use Cooperative Group Work – everyone is doing
Gallery Walks are not new, but they are a great way to engage your students. They work best when you have a small piece of
Stop trying to do it all! Think about your classroom procedures – what can your students do for you? Every year I use classroom jobs
The first week of school, before you even begin to teach history, is more important than most teachers realize. It can make or break your
If you are not familiar with Understanding by Design – spend some time getting to know this educational theory! (You can find more information here.)