Jan 11, 2024 | Teaching Elementary
Math facts. They haunt dreams, fuel classroom chants, and sometimes spark groans of frustration. But memorizing them doesn’t have to be a soul-crushing ordeal! Let’s ditch the rote repetition and explore some engaging strategies to turn those pesky facts...
Oct 27, 2023 | Teaching Elementary
Summary of Learning by Doing by Richard DuFour Learning by Doing is a handbook for implementing professional learning communities (PLCs) in schools. It is written by Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, Thomas W. Many, and Mike Mattos, and is the third...
Feb 13, 2023 | Teaching Elementary
Dealing with a child who refuses to do their school work is very challenging. As a special Education teacher this is one of the areas I am most often asked about from both teacher and parents. Here are some possible strategies to encourage a reluctant learner to do...
Dec 25, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
Collaborative learning is a teaching and learning approach that involves students working together in small groups or pairs to solve problems, complete tasks, or learn new material. This approach is based on the idea that students can learn more effectively when they...
Dec 24, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
Blended learning is a type of education that combines traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning. It typically involves a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning, where students can learn both in a physical classroom and through digital...
Dec 20, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
Behaviorism is a psychological theory that focuses on the study of observable behaviors, rather than internal mental states or processes. It is based on the idea that all behaviors are learned through conditioning, which involves the reinforcement or punishment of a...
