9 Fun Ways to Use Brainstorming Your Students Will Love
Brainstorming is one of my favorite cooperative learning strategies to spark creativity and critical thinking in my students. It boosts problem-solving skills and nurtures a
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8 More Things Gifted Students Wish You Knew- Part 2
As educators, we often assume that gifted students will excel on their own without requiring much support from us. However, it’s important to remember that
8 Surprising Things Gifted Students Wish You Knew- Part 1
When teachers have gifted students in their class, they often breathe a sigh of relief. “Whew, I don’t have to worry about that student!” they
5 Fun Ways To Boost Vocabulary Development In The Primary Grades
Broad vocabulary skills are essential for overall success in a variety of topics within English Language Arts. There are plenty of ways to teach basic
3 Great Early Finisher Activities Besides Reading A Book
“I’m done! Now what?” These are dreaded words every teacher has heard more than a time or two! Creating lessons that will serve a diverse
4 Ways To Easily Add Rigor to Your Phonics Instruction
Phonics is a keystone component of the primary classroom. So much of the daily rhythm in the classroom revolves around strengthening phonics skills and continuing
4 Ways To Help Students Learn From Mistakes
Mistakes. We ALL make them. And yet, many of us can’t help but feel bad when they occur. This is also true for our students.
Teaching Perseverance in the Classroom – YES You Can!
The world today is one of instant gratification. The saying what gets rewarded gets repeated is so true, especially for kids. If you reward mediocre
4 Ways to Harness the Power of Productive Struggle
Have you ever thought about the fact that the skills that are the hardest for you to learn are often the ones you remember best?
MATH MINDSET: FOSTERING MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Are there any kiddos in your class with a fixed math mindset? Do they give up or refuse to attempt to solve a math problem
Flip That Flop! Turning Mistakes Into Opportunities
The Importance of Mistakes “Mistakes are GOOD!” The first time I said that to a class of second graders, they looked at me like I was