How am I Doing?

Every "report card" time, kids will undoubtedly ask, "how am I doing?" Of course, it'…

Seven Ways to Be the Teacher They'll Remember

I'll bet you have a teacher you remember from your own education. If you're anything like me, you wan…

Five Hints to Help Avoid False Praise and Give Valuable Feedback

How do you feel about false praise?  You know, when someone tells you that you've done a great job, when …

What to do with All Those Papers!

No matter how we go about it, there are always papers at the end of the day. Once they're all correct…

Give 'em a Shout Out!

Do you have kids that do things well, and deserve attention for it?  Do you have things you're loo…

Quick, Easy, and Honest Feedback!

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