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Productivity tools can be counter productive. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam lacinia conubia mauris … Read more - Adapting and Planning for Next Year
It’s not too early to plan for next year. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam … Read more - The Latest Trends in Design and…
Accessibility is influencing what we design. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam lacinia conubia mauris … Read more - Technology and Great Customer Service
Putting the focus back on human interaction. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam lacinia conubia … Read more - You’ll Want to Bookmark This Clinical…
The AAP is the largest and oldest association pediatricians in the US. I want to bring attention to this paper because almost every day someone writes to me asking for help in finding “data” or “research” or “evidence” that supports play-based learning. They are seeking to persuade nervous parents or dubious administrators that what they … Read more
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The AAP is the largest and oldest association pediatricians in the US. I want to bring attention to this paper because almost every day someone writes to me asking for help in finding “data” or “research” or “evidence” that supports play-based learning. They are seeking to persuade nervous parents or dubious administrators that what they … Read more - Year of the Dragon Printables for…
2024 is the year of the dragon. Celebrate and learn a bit of Lunar New Year history with this fun dragon coloring page and year of the dragon printable! The year of the dragon…. When someone refers to 2024 as the “year of the dragon,” they are referring to the Chinese zodiac system. The Chinese … Read more - Would you like to become an…
There are so many talented teachers who create materials for their students each day and never have the opportunity to get them published. Perhaps this is you. Would you like to develop your career as an ELT writer? Would you like to generate an income from the materials you produce? Do you enjoy creating materials … Read more - What the Teacher Wants!: Reminder: You…
Hey Teachers! Here is an important reminder for you: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Please know how amazing you are. What you do in your classroom is helping to make the world a better place every single day! To celebrate you, we are having a SALE!! Visit our TPT stores to save up to 25% off … Read more - What the Teacher Wants!: Christmas Activities…
December is right around the corner and it’s time to start planning for Christmas! Here is our collection of favorite holiday activities for your classroom: This bundle has 20 countries included Countries and their corresponding holidays included are: Netherlands- Feast of Sinterklaas (Clog Craft) Israel- Hanukkah (Dreidel Game) Italy- Day of Epiphany (Broom Craft and … Read more - What Moving Taught Me About Growth
It was three years ago this week that we decided to move from Western Canada to Orlando, Florida. I remember getting into a car with my two dogs, Odom and Cooper, and driving five days across North America for no other reason than I did not want to put them on a plane at … Read more
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New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture…
This is a great tool to help understand high school student social-emotional needs and how to support them with strategies and interventions. New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career The Aperture Student Portal includes gamified goal-setting and SEL self-assessments offering a research-backed approach to
These Things Happen In Threes, Plus…
For Education Week today, Rick Hess and I talked about the DOGE approach to governing – and what it means. Sample: I’m at Harvard this evening, talking about the Department of Education and education research for an Askwith. Next week, I’ll be at ASU-GSV on the same topic with Jim Shelton, Erin Mote, and Sara Schapiro—that’s Monday
7 New Middle Grade Books You…
I took June off from reading middle grade, so I’m sharing what I’ve read and recommend from the last few months of releases. Of course, expect more middle grade reviews coming in future weeks. I have a huge stack of graphic novels to read once I get my eye issues sorted which will be soon.
Sam Marsden on the Value of…
Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark Creative Thinking – John Spencer Skip to main content Currently reading: Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark Creative Thinking
Google’s NotebookLM AI Tool Turns Your…
Google’s NotebookLM tool can now turn your research notes into an AI-generated podcast, complete with two “hosts” that discuss the content of whatever it is you’ve been collating. All you need to do is copy and paste your research notes, then ask Notebook LM to create an audio file. For example. Here’s a link to
Talking to @DavidDidau about Talking –…
David and I had an exchange on X about this blog: I’ve written several blogs about Think Pair Share in the past, because I think it’s such an important teaching routine for teachers to… Keep reading He suggested he wouldn’t do some of the things I’ve suggested and was curious to explore the reasons further
Poetry Friday: Hello!
. . You think you’re just going for a bike ride, and then The Universe gives you a Big Message for the day. Michelle has this week’s Poetry Friday roundup at More Art 4 All, and one of my favorites — a Red-winged Blackbird! (image via Unsplash)
Revitalize Your Math Classroom with These…
Math can be a challenging subject for many students. However, it doesn’t have to be all textbooks and equations. Incorporating math games into your classroom can transform the learning experience, making it engaging, interactive, and fun! I love math games because they are another way to reinforce basic skills, but in a way that keeps
32 Chapter Books for 3rd Graders,…
When you think about chapter books for third graders, you have to account for a wide range of reading levels, stamina, and interests. We’ve compiled this handy list of favorite titles, from easy chapter books for third graders still settling into grade-level reading demands to kid-approved realistic fiction, fantasy, animal chapter books, adventures, and mysteries.