10 Methods for Successful Scaffolding in Area and Perimeter
Scaffolding is one of the most important strategies you can employ in your upper elementary classroom, especially when it comes to math. Your students are
Scaffolding is one of the most important strategies you can employ in your upper elementary classroom, especially when it comes to math. Your students are
“If IBL [inquiry-based learning] is effectively implemented by a skilled teacher who is willing to teach, reteach, and model patterns of thinking, then students will
In the rough draft of this blog post, I had planned to list out every NGSS and Common Core standard that you’re expected to teach
Here in Michigan, it’s easy to fall in love with Earth’s landforms. From our natural peninsula and archipelagos to our dunes and sandstone cliffs, there’s
Buckle up, friends. Today, we’re tackling that pesky problem that plagues every single classroom: the achievement gap. The world is recovering from COVID-19, but its
When I mention “add and subtract decimals,” your mind likely immediately jumps to money. That’s great! … For us, anyway. Your kiddos, however, don’t yet
As both a child and an adult, I made the journey between Michigan and Georgia many times, and always by car (or big clunky van,
If you could bring your kiddos (safely) back in time to any period of Earth’s history, where would you go? Imagine the enthusiasm for learning
It’s easy to get excited about science in upper elementary classrooms. Another day, another creative science idea, right? You spend a while fleshing out your
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: differentiation is the key to unlocking every student’s unique potential. And, as I’ve mentioned
Looking for a quick, easy way to earn cash? Oops, I’m sorry. I meant to say learn cash—as in money lessons! Today, we’re diving into
It’s that time of year again. Like it or not, it’s rapidly approaching. In fact, it may have invaded your classroom already! That’s right: fractions.
Exploring magnets was always a favorite pastime of mine as a child, and for good reason. From the humble alphabet fridge magnets to the more
Magnets: how do they work? Okay, well, we actually do have a pretty good idea of how they work… But that doesn’t mean magnetism is
When was the last time you watched an eclipse? Personally, I haven’t seen any since August 2017, aptly named the “Great American Eclipse” by some
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