Small Groups – Good for All Ages!
The techniques and strategies we use in grade school classes can be put to use anywhere learning takes place, including higher education and on-the-job training.
FREE Teacher (and Student) Websites!
Many school districts already offer web pages to their teachers, but I learned this summer that this isn't always the case. Some districts limit the information and formatting options available to teachers and not all districts provide ways for students to interact in their classroom experience via the internet. Find practical web options here!
Music as a Behavior Management Strategy
A couple of teachers in my fall seminars offered the ideas outlined below for using music for classroom management.
Comings and Goings – Two weeks of Co-teaching Coaching and Training
Co-teaching Seminars This Week Here in St. Louis (Clayton, actually). Checked in, shuttle driver took me to Whole foods - did groceries, going to polish my co-teaching presentation before bed. Tomorrow St. Louis, Tuesday: Springfield, MO, Wed: Kansas City, MO, Thurs: Minneapolis, MN, and Friday, FAR [...]
Federal Reserve Offers Free Comics on Money and Economics
Money Comics Our students, even those as young as elementary age, are aware that our country's economy is facing some important issues. The Federal Reserve is offering free comics to teachers (up to 35 copies per teacher) to help students understand economics, money and banking, and the importance o [...]