Following our look at the Abraham Lincoln assassination, my US History students wrote a paragraph about Lincoln as a president… Read more Beyond the Red Pen: Have Students Actively Reflect on their Writing
Don’t Forget the Fundamentals of Classroom Discipline/Instruction
I am not a Luddite. I am not afraid of change. I am open to, and regularly blog about, new… Read more Don’t Forget the Fundamentals of Classroom Discipline/Instruction
Movies in the Classroom – 5 Suggestions
At the risk of being harshly judged by my colleagues – I fully admit that today I am showing a… Read more Movies in the Classroom – 5 Suggestions
Plickers is very Applickable to Your Classroom
First, coming up with punny headlines is tougher than you think. Next, I want to share an assessment tool I… Read more Plickers is very Applickable to Your Classroom
Fun Internet Meme Activity
A while back I wrote about teachers using humor in the classroom. And, as cool as it is, do you… Read more Fun Internet Meme Activity
Academic Language – Preparing Your Students for the Pros
My wife, an elementary ELL teacher, just returned from a conference organized by the Washington Association for Bilingual Education. I… Read more Academic Language – Preparing Your Students for the Pros
Use a Standard Lesson-Plan for Your Substitutes
Being a substitute teacher is a thankless gig. Seriously, it sucks. Some students ignore or torment you, some of the teachers… Read more Use a Standard Lesson-Plan for Your Substitutes
Plan! Plan! Plan!
Whether you’re a newbie or a grizzled old vet, the first days of school can be hectic. Meetings, surprise parent… Read more Plan! Plan! Plan!
Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
My colleague Mike Kaufman and I were sitting around thinking about a better way to introduce ourselves/provide useful info to… Read more Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
Anchor Charts – Try for Function vs. Fun
When you are first setting up your classroom, it is tempting to fill those blank walls with posters that are… Read more Anchor Charts – Try for Function vs. Fun
