Teaching Productive Struggle in Elementary School
As educators, we often strive to make learning as smooth and easy as possible for our students. But what if
Infusing Creativity in the Classroom: The Teacher’s Role
What is creativity in the classroom? I think this is a question well worth pondering. For me, a creative classroom
Teaching Test Prep Strategies
Teaching test prep strategies and mindset should be a key part of upper elementary teachers’ “repertoire” if they teach a
Growth Mindset Activities: Back to School and Beyond
Teaching Growth Mindset in the First Weeks of School The first weeks of school are a critical time for setting
Growth Mindset Misconceptions
We hear people in education and the world around us refer to teaching a “growth mindset” all the time. If
Test Prep and Growth Mindset
Test Taking It’s that time of year when many of us are charged with helping our students navigate the world
Back to school ideas and more!
Starting to think about hunting for back to school ideas? I know there are tons of blog posts out there
Growth Mindset for Kids
If you have followed me for any length of time, you know that I am a huge believer in helping
Meaningful Test Prep: 6 Ideas for a Realistic, Logical Approach
Before we begin, I want to address the issue of standardized testing and test prep. It is getting a pretty
Perseverance, math collaboration, and the standards for mathematical practice…
After a few weeks off from school, I noticed that we were missing a little “spark” in math class…students seemed
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