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Student Ownership

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May 8, 2019 Let's Talk! Practical Strategies for Student Collaboration

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Many hands make light work.” It’s a reminder that even the most daunting tasks can be accomplished with a…

May 1, 2019 PBL: Getting Started & the Amazing Things You Can Expect

I’m all about tradition—those cherished practices, beliefs, and rituals passed down from one generation to another. Maybe for you that would be dinner together at…

March 4, 2019 “A” Is for Authentic: Teaching and Learning in the Real World

Have you noticed how small children love to pretend they are grown-ups? They bake in the kitchen center, fly airplanes, and dress up like pirates.…

February 13, 2019 A Grocery Store Moment: Giving Students Voice and Choice

A jar of mustard…that’s all I wanted on a recent stop at my favorite grocery store. A pretty basic item. I thought I’d run in,…

December 19, 2018 STEM: Your Students Are Wowed. But Are They Learning?

STEM has arrived with a bang in classrooms across the country—including yours probably. And the focus is on all things fun. Our kiddos are making…

December 12, 2018 Student Engagement Strategies

We need to talk about goldfish. Though often considered the most boring of pets, these fascinating little fish actually have a long history of being…

December 7, 2018 December Syndrome

There’s a virulent scourge running rampant in schools. Symptoms include: inability to focus, impaired short-term memory, restlessness, failure to follow directions, and occasional moodiness (this…

November 13, 2018 Igniting Curiosity in the Classroom

We all know the old saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” It’s supposed to be a warning against inquisitive thought, a reminder that asking too many…