Tips for Teaching Procedures

Gotta Get a Gimmick!

There is a song from the Broadway show Gypsy called Gotta Get a Gimmick!  Many of you may know I'm a…

Quick, Easy, and Honest Feedback!

Brain research tells us that honest feedback is essential in order for learning to happen. Common sense al…

Do I Add or Subtract?

Brain research suggests adding movement with words in order to help the memory. Many children struggle to re…

The Importance of Failure

Today's post is something to think about.  It's not a cute strategy or a brilliant organizational i…

Ten Tips for Helping Learning Stick

I've been interested in how the workings of the brain for many years now. I've read tons of books, …