Articles for Teachers
Stop Complaining About a Short Summer | For Teachers
One of my biggest pet peeves used to be when people would say to me, “It must be nice to be a teacher, you have summers off!” It made me want to show them my plan book and say, “What do you mean a summer off?! I’m already planning for next year!”
Let’s Debunk the Big Myth About Teaching Critical Thinking | For Teachers
We’re back with the third and final episode in our mini-series on comprehension and critical thinking! Something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is this: How can I motivate and encourage kids who seem hesitant, reluctant, or don’t really know how to critically...
Comprehension vs. Critical Thinking | For Teachers
In the second installment of our comprehension and critical thinking mini-series, I want to discuss recognizing the difference between comprehension and critical thinking. I don't know about you, I've often used these terms interchangeably when really, they're two...
Three Steps for Differentiating Comprehension | For Teachers
Over the next few weeks we’re going to be doing a mini-series all about reading comprehension and critical thinking. Let’s start by talking about three steps for differentiating comprehension: Make sure that your kids don't have a reading issue! Kids will no doubt...
How to Stop Dragging Home Writing to Grade | For Teachers
Stop bringing home writing to grade and then taking it back to school untouched! Today I want to encourage you to think differently about how to go about grading kids' writing. Here's how: Grade ONE thing at a time. If you're working on writing an introduction,...
Teach to the Last Day of School | For Teachers & Principals
When you focus too much on being “done,” you may be giving up an opportunity to intervene with kids who needed it the most.