Articles for Teachers
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.
Three Ways to Mess Up Good Instruction | For Teachers
Today we are diving into three ways that teachers can mess up really good instruction.
What I Wish I Had Taught my Students | For Teachers
Have you ever felt like you wanted to apologize to your past students for what you didn’t know how to do when you were a newer teacher?? I certainly do! So, in lieu of trying to find my thousands of past students to apologize, I’m going to pay it forward by giving you the information I wish I had back then.