Interactive notebooks are useful in any subject area. In my science
classroom, students used them for all of their Do Nows, all of their notes, and many daily assignments…
Some of you are going back to school soon, while others have a month of summer left. Whether you’re setting the alarm or still dreaming of better ways to engage your students, you might find something for you here. I’ve rounded up…
Starting off the school year on the right foot is important for students, but also for teachers. If you begin by teaching collaboration-building skills as soon as students enter the classroom on the first day, you will help to set the foundation…
One part of student-centered learning that often gets forgotten or omitted all together is self-assessment. We do peer assessment and teacher assessment, but students are often…
Social stories are simple stories that describe common situations that occur frequently in the classroom. They state a situation clearly, possible feelings that may occur, self-talk strategies that can be helpful, and the desired outcomes. These stories have been especially helpful for my…