How do I manage whole-class discussions virtually? Creating a classroom where all students are participating in the in-class discussion is hard. And when you put masks on those same kids or set them in front of webcams, the conversation is quickly stifled. Although...
How do I effectively teach students to Turn & Talk? Whether you’re teaching in person or virtually, the challenge of getting every student involved in the learning is not a new one. The fact of the matter is, some students don’t have the desire, the...
How can I create a classroom that represents the lives of all my students? If we want every student to feel a sense of belonging, our physical classroom environment should reflect the diversity of our class roster. When a student sees a representation of himself, he...
Learning Path | Grades K-2: Literacy Stations Learn how to set procedures that will allow you to manage multiple literacy stations during your reading block. Discover ways to build student stamina, practice transitions, and prepare for small-group meetings while...
Teach Explicitly–I do, You Watch & Listen The most important part of any lesson is the teacher’s explicit instruction. Teachers must reveal how to execute a new skill as plainly, clearly, and precisely as possible. Although this term explicit is often...
