Academic Summer Games! A Celebration of Learning!

This is our last full week of school, and we'll be celebrating learning by having Academic Summer Ga…

Five Reasons NOT to Reward Students

Many teachers love to reward their students for doing a good job on their classwork.      I have mixed …

I Won Big in Vegas!

I won big in Vegas! No, not THAT way, but I did spend $6.00 to come home with this: Yes, that says 2…

Quick, Easy, and Honest Feedback!

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

The Importance of Failure

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

What Do They Really Remember?

Years after they leave your class, what do your students remember? One of the things my kids always remem…

Celebrate Spring With Games!

I am so ready for Spring!   Here in New Hampshire, the temperature seems to have trouble getting past the 40…