Open-Ended Math Tasks! Are you using enough rich math tasks in your class? Check out this post with a ton of reasons (OK, TWELVE of them!) why we should be incorporating more of these open-ended problem-solving experiences. Check out all the amazing things we can accomplish with them! Gets students tackling problems that have more than one solution So often we give students problems where ... Read the Post
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Daily Math Warm-Ups: Tips to Keep Them Fresh!
One question I get often is “How do you organize your math block?” It’s a tricky question because I am a person who likes to shake things up and do things differently all the time. If you come to my class on Tuesday, it will definitely look very different than it did on Monday. I love that--and my students do too. They never know what to expect in terms of how lessons will be delivered--and ... Read the Post
6 Amazing Back-to-School Reading Lessons and Activities
At the beginning of the school year, teachers need to establish so many routines and procedures. When it comes to planning back-to-school reading lessons and activities, it can be overwhelming to say the least! Check out this blog post with 6 strategies to consider when planning your back-to-school reading! 1. The Power of “Status of the Class” To begin, one of the most powerful routines ... Read the Post
9 Ways to Build Classroom Culture
Working to build classroom culture in the first weeks of school is critical. Research shows that a number of components related to classroom culture, student discussion, and more are highly correlated with academic success. Not only that, but we want our students to enjoy their time in our rooms, right? Let's take a peek at nine strategies that will help build your classroom community and lead ... Read the Post
Getting Students to Engage with Read Alouds
Selecting amazing read alouds can be a fun yet daunting task. There are so many top-notch books...and it’s sometimes hard to choose. We often rely on our “oldies but goodies”, and that’s a great approach when you have something that is tested and effective. Sometimes, however, it’s fun to try something new I can’t lie--I ALWAYS start my year by reading Fish in a Tree (and here’s a blog post ... Read the Post
Growth Mindset Misconceptions
We hear people in education and the world around us refer to teaching a “growth mindset” all the time. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Carol Dweck, I must insist that you check it out. It has such powerful implications for us as educators. That being said, we do have some growth mindset misconceptions that we need to tackle as we move forward. Check out this post for some food for ... Read the Post
10 Ways to Create a Culture for Reading
Developing a love of reading seems to come naturally for some students, but for some--it takes a loving teacher to make the magic happen! Check out these ten tips for getting started building a culture for reading in YOUR class! 1. Share YOUR love of reading. Whether you are in a "grown up" book club of your own or can simply model your love with HOW you read, how MUCH you read, or your ... Read the Post
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