Do you ever find yourself feeling uninspired or at a loss, and yet your students are right there in front of you at your small group table? I’ve been there. But I want you to know that small group (or guided) reading is a tool through which we can reach all of our students, wherever…
Ideas that Work: E and U
One of the most powerful strategies teachers can use to increase student growth is visible learning. Visible learning means that students reflect and discuss their own learning. One simple way to integrate visible learning into your classroom is through the E and U. EU does not stand for the European Union–the E and U in…
A Growth Mindset for Beginners
Growth mindset is all the rage in classrooms, schools, professional sports, and social media. What is it and why is it so important to classroom teachers? Simply put, a growth mindset is not a theory or belief, but a proven set of facts about how intelligence and success occur. And those facts are these: it’s…
How to Create a Growth Mindset Classroom in 5 Days
It’s not IQ scores behind your students’ success, and it’s not their socioeconomic background either. The biggest measure for success is resilience, perseverance, and grit. In other words, a growth mindset. If you need help teaching a growth mindset, join my free 30 minute training on “How to Teach a Growth Mindset”. After that, you’re…
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How to Beat End of the Year Chaos
As the end of the year approaches in my school district, my fifth grade students have morphed into crazed zombies—little thought and lots of activity. I know it’s normal for this time of year, but I’m wondering what happened to my sweet little students from the beginning of the year! They’re still in there, somewhere!…