Why I Failed to Flip My Classroom
I first learned of the idea of a Flipped Classroom through Salman Khan’s Ted Talks Presentation (Salman Khan is the founder of Khan Academy), and I thought the idea was […]
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How to Help Students Master Two-Step Equations
THE PROBLEM Consider the steps involved to solve a two-step equation. To correctly solve a two step-equations problem the student must perform a series of skills in the correct order. […]
Brain Puzzles
Math Puzzles and Challenges If you love doing math puzzles and critical thinking challenges with your students, I have a 15 pack for you. The download is a PPT slide […]
What if We Taught Math Like We Teach Everything Else?
Think about how you learn a new skill? Any skill. It could be a foreign language, a musical instrument, a technique in a sporting event, an art, craft, or even […]
3 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
1) Free Cheat Sheet The Cheat Sheet is a free download, each image is hyperlinked to a resource that will help you improve your classroom management. Download the cheat sheet […]
5 Strategies to Help Your Students ‘Get It’
Enroll in the Class Here The parent sat across the table from me and told me that I wasn’t a good teacher because her student hadn’t learned anything this year. […]
PopSockets for Teachers
Most Epic [Subject] Teacher Music Teacher Art Teacher Math Teacher Language Arts Teacher Science Teacher Social Studies Teacher English Teacher I Love [Subject] Show your Work Teachers Can’t Live on […]
Implementing Your Procedures
Classroom Management I was teaching at a Pre-School and was very frustrated with the youngsters’ inability to lineup when I called them at the end of recess. I would ask […]
Effective School Discipline Procedures – a Qualitative Study
The following is a summary of a research paper on “Effective School Discipline Research Procedures,” conducted by Faye Nelson. To read the entire research paper, click here. Teachers, parents, and […]
How to Avoid Overreacting to Student Misbehavior
Minor student misbehavior can quickly cause frustration for teachers, especially when it becomes deliberate or intentional. While student misbehavior needs to be addressed and corrected, teachers can often exacerbate the […]