The Dos and Don'ts of Communicating with Parents
Now that school is once again in session, events like Back to School Night and parent-teacher conferences...
5 Ways to Challenge Students Without Overwhelming Them
There’s a delicate balance between challenging students and overwhelming them. Educators want to...
Appreciating Cultures: Celebrate Holidays and Traditions Around the World
In today's interconnected world, where diversity is not just a concept but a...
Unlock the Magic of Math: 5 Activities for Building Foundational Math Skills
Math is not just a subject; it's the key to unlocking a realm of problem-...
Whodunnit? A Critical Thinking Mystery Puzzle
Grade Level
Upper Elementary to Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
Subject
Any subject; involves critical...
The School Year Has Begun. Now What?
One of my colleagues calls the first few weeks of school the “honeymoon period.” During that time, as she explains it,...
What is the Science of Reading?
A few years ago, a phrase began circulating throughout schools nationwide with increasing frequency. Known as the Science of...
How to Teach Kids About Effort
Try harder.
When I think of the number of times I heard those words growing up, the frustration of being a kid and not...
Three Must-Do Classroom Management Basics
What do teachers usually worry about the most at the start of the school year, especially when they are not as...
The Nation's Report Card - Unpacking NAEP Results
A few weeks ago, the troubling results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) were...
Dancing with Science: Teaching Physics through Dance
Lesson Plan: Dance Lab - Exploring Physics Through Dance
Objective: The objective of this lesson is...
Back to School: Getting-to-Know-You Activities
Lesson Plan: Three Get-to-Know-You Activities for the First Week of School
Objective: The objective of...
Setting the Stage: Creating Classroom Norms
Lesson Plan: Creating and Setting Classroom Expectations
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will...
The Art of Inquiry: 10 Questioning Techniques to Boost Student Engagement
As educators, we know you work so hard to create engaging and dynamic learning...
5 Approaches to Enhance Emotional Intelligence in Your Students
Emotional intelligence (EI) is incredibly important to child development and future...
7 Creative Strategies for Utilizing Music in the Classroom
You don’t have to be a band teacher to bring a little music into your classroom. In fact, music...
Refreshing Your Teaching Techniques: Ideas for Innovative Instruction in the New School Year
As you embark on another academic adventure, take the time to...
Setting Goals: How Teachers Can Plan for a Successful School Year
Before you get where you’re going, you have to know exactly where you’re headed. Goal...
10 Strategies for Effective Lesson Planning for the Upcoming School Year
Effective lesson planning is the foundation for a successful and engaging learning...
Breaking the Mold: Exploring Creative Approaches to Homework
Part of the debate surrounding homework is that, traditionally, it fails to inspire and...