I don’t usually do reviews, but I just finished an awesome book called The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle (2009, … More
Category: Teaching Strategies
Monster Fun for Spring
I recently surveyed my fifth graders about what they’d like more of. It probably won’t surprise you that “more Zoom” … More
How to Create that Interactive Vibe
I’ve heard many teachers lament that this online instruction deal isn’t what they signed-up for, yet here we are. What … More
How to Use Super Sentences in Google Classroom
It’s easy to make the transition to remote instruction with Super Sentences. Here’s how: Assign a specific time for your … More
Here’s Help for Your Online Instruction
At my school we’re expecting to be “teaching remotely” until the end of April. What that means remains to be … More
If The President Did His Own Taxes…
If the President had to prepare his own taxes, I’d bet our tax code would be a lot simpler. If … More
“Don’t Bother Teaching the Facts”
I recently attended a workshop in which the keynote speaker pointed out that in this current age of information, teaching … More
There’s Still Time for Some Halloween Monstrosities!
It’s not too late to stage a Halloween drama fest. Here are half-a-dozen plays that will allow your students to … More
We Are Taxi Drivers
Ever notice how determined Uber and Lyft are to develop autonomous cars? After replacing taxi drivers with contract laborers (many … More
Nine Ways to Prep for a Sub
1. Don’t! Ignore that cough. Cancel that meeting. Show up to class with a box of Kleenex and a bottle … More