Educational Articles For Educators
How To Destress Standardized Testing
I've seen how high-stakes testing has affected kids. We have kids who are so stressed out that they're throwing up on their tests.
Keeping Students Focused As Testing Season Looms
Testing season is coming quickly. How do we keep our students focused as we inch closer and closer to testing and the end of the school year?
The Best Way To Create Constructed-Response Essays
This switch to fact-based writing in elementary grades is one of the biggest changes I’ve seen since I started teaching.
Getting Started With Hexagonal Thinking
Have you heard of hexagonal thinking? Hexagonal thinking is an activity that allows individuals and teams to think about what they have learned and to make connections between ideas.
Strategies For Using Novels In Your Classroom
I have “Best Practices” based on the experiences of students and children. Here are strategies for using novels effectively in your classroom
How To Celebrate Valentine's Day In Your Classroom
While I like a party day, I always found it difficult to “give up a day” in the name of fun. Instead, I used Valentine's Day to my advantage.