Sometimes You Just Have to Cry

My typical style is to turn the title of my post into something funny, but I'm actually serious. Someti…

Music, the Brain, Memory, and the Seven Continents

Did you ever find yourself singing along to the radio to a song you've never really liked, yet somehow …

Clip Charts, Yay or Nay?

Many teachers use a clip chart for behavior management in their classrooms. I know of many parents and teach…

What Do They Really Remember?

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

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, …

Five Useful Tips and Tricks!

I've been teaching for 39 years. I've been teaching in my present school for 31 years. I've been…