February is Black History Month. The theme for this year is "African American and the Arts," highlighting the impact Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, and cultural movements. Black History Month Teaching and Learning ResourcesIf you are an educator or simply interested in learning more, here
Trust me
In the world of teaching and education, we can learn quite a bit from Zeno.
Education
An effective way to kick off a new unit of study is to have students complete a title page.
Education
Adding some fun to the school day creates balance. It's good for the teacher and student's well-being and improves focus in the classroom.
Education
Adventure puts teachers and students out of their comfort zones, where learning occurs.
Weekly Report
Topics include using learning teams, action research with PLCs, and keeping streaks alive.
Education
When group work goes right, it's a beautiful thing.
Streaks
Streaks can be a catalyst for growth.
Education
One powerful tool that can help in this process is affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements that students can repeat to themselves to reinforce positive self-beliefs.
Education
Practicing gratitude is one of those foundational things. It affects all other aspects of your classroom, school, and community when done right.
Education
How to help students find and manage motivation.
STEM
Our eighth-grade students were challenged to create cars using only pasta and hot glue. The cars had to travel at least 100cm once they reached the bottom of a ramp.