6 Easy to Use Tips for Building a Positive Classroom Community All Year Long

February is a wonderful time to emphasize friendship and the importance of a positive classroom community. Be…

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 Ways to Motivate Students

Today's post is all about motivating students. These are ten of the ways I motivate students: Pride! Lu…

Five Tips for Teaching Reading Using Recent Brain Research

I've read so much about the brain based learning lately, I thought I'd share some tips that con…