Five Reasons for Children to Read "Out Soft"

My students read "out soft" for many reasons in the classroom. First, I'll bet you've alrea…

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Congratulations on making it through this school year!   I don't know about you, but it usually takes me …

How Can I Prepare for the Last Weeks of School?

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Introverts vs Extroverts in the Classroom

In the mid 1980s I took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test and found out I was an ISFJ. That …

Why Encourage Team Building in the Elementary Classroom?

Why should we encourage Teamwork in the Elementary Classroom?  I've encouraged children to work as a team…

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 …