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Hi, I’m Amy Mezni!

Over my twenty plus years in education, I worked on four continents, as well as in traditional classrooms, online and homeschool.

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5 Tips For Using Whole Group Instruction Effectively

Last week, I discussed how small-group instruction isn’t as efficient as whole-group instruction. Both have a place in your teaching toolbox, but the idea that small-group instruction is always best has not been supported by research. There are many articles on best...

Why You Should Use Whole Group Instruction

I remember when whole-group instruction became verboten in my district. We were told that no one would be considered highly effective if they didn’t use small-group instruction for the majority of the class. I know some teachers swear by small-group instruction, but I...

Creative Ways to Use Popcorn in the Classroom

Before a long holiday, I always try to wrap up any major units of study so I can plan something fun the day or two before break. While many teachers may choose to show a movie, in all honesty, I've always found movies to be not that engaging for students - and they...