13
Nov
2018
Igniting Curiosity in the Classroom
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/We all know the old saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” It’s supposed to be a warning against inquisitive thought, a reminder that... Read More
3
Oct
2018
3 Common Math Practices that Need to Die (And What You Can Replace Them With)
Our education system is full of instructional dinosaurs, activities that we do simply because they’ve always been done, for decades, and we... Read More
31
Aug
2018
Blow Bubbles When Necessary
I recently stumbled across the #TheMeaningOfLifeIn4Words hashtag, and though I’m a writer and a lover of words, I’m also a fan of... Read More
7
Aug
2018
We Start with Stars in Our Eyes: A Dear Evan Hansen Back-to-School Guide for Teachers
Let me start by saying, if you have the opportunity to see the Tony-award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, do it. Just do... Read More
3
Oct
2017
The One Asking the Questions…
Consider this for a moment. In your classroom, who asks more questions, you or your students? Honestly. We may want an inquiry-based... Read More
25
Jul
2017
Coffee Shop Classrooms
I love coffee shops. I don’t even like coffee and yet, I love coffee shops. Everything about a coffee shop is designed... Read More
28
Jun
2017
The Power of Student Choice
I consider myself to be a generous tipper, but I’ll admit it. I’ve never felt particularly compelled to contribute to the tip... Read More
25
May
2017
One More Smile’s All I Can Fake
Let’s be honest. Nobody loves teaching every single day. If you’re lucky, you love teaching most days, but all of us, at... Read More