If you, like me, suffer from bouts of the Blahs, I encourage you to develop your own plan too. To take care of our students, to do our part in ensuring Leticia and other young people like her don’t fall into the Abyss, we must first stay clear of it ourselves. (continue reading)
Last fall, I wrote about the Blahs, a predictable time of year when I struggle with energy, motivation, and self-doubt. A friend pointed out that our students battle their own Blahs as well. (continue reading)
if you have a good readers workshop going in your classroom I give you a hi-five and say keep it up! There are, though, a few caveats that might cause you to consider the whole class novel approach... (continue reading)
it’s a sad but common belief among teachers and students that math manipulatives are a crutch to be outgrown and an intervention to be used only when necessary. (continue reading)
It may seem strange to think about cultivating focus. Although natural abilities can vary, focus can be improved, cultivated, and taught. (continue reading)
Research is important throughout the entire writing process, and it can be fun, too. Give it a try in your own writing instruction. Here's how. (continue reading)
When we write, we nudge change. How can we be helping students bring beliefs into writing? Here are some resources to get you started. (continue reading)
