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Do you find yourself wondering what became of those sweet little kids you had at the beginning of the year? They’re out of control when you’re in small group, lining up at the door, or in the hallway. No yelling, bribing, or shaming can control them. Why? Because you’re making the biggest mistake a teacher…
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When you are asked, “What grade do you teach?”, what is your answer? Officially I teach fifth grade. But in reality, every day, I’m just like you, not just teaching one grade level but several, all at once. Developmentally speaking, I have a classroom full of students who are in 2ndgrade, 3rdgrade, 4thgrade, 5thgrade, and…
Continue reading: How to Use Small Group Instruction to Differentiate for Math
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…
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…
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…
