A Simple Guide to Classroom Setup at Sixth Grade
By mid to late July every year, I can’t wait to go back to school to get my classroom setup. I miss grading papers. I
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Differentiation and the Brain: Chapter 3 – Curriculum
I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately. One book I’ve been reading with my Tools for Teaching Teens Team is Differentiation and the Brain. It
Pi Day Math Activities: Bringing Fun to the Classroom
As this Saturday approaches one of the most epic math days approaches. Of course, I am speaking about Pi Day on March 14. This year
Formative Assessments are Easy with Response Cards
Formative assessments, such as response cards, are a range of formal and informal assessments. Teachers use them during the learning process in order to determine
Why I’m Leaving My Job Mid-Year: My Reasons for Quitting
I did it today. I took the leap. I’m leaving my job in the middle of the year, and here are my reasons for quitting.
Differentiated Math Practice For Thanksgiving Leaves One Thankful
Thanksgiving day is quickly approaching, a time for discussing the history of the holiday and the meaning of thankfulness. It also means many kids and
A Seating Chart Strategy to Increase Impact in the Classroom
I want to discuss seating charts, but first let’s start with some definitions. Heterogeneous is to be diverse in character or content while homogeneous is