21
Jan
2022
The Essential Questions of STEM Learning
We do a lot of work with STEM learning at VAI. Nearly every day, groups of students join us virtually or in-person... Read More
19
Jan
2022
Gaming: The Universal Language
*Today’s blog is a guest post by Emily Gillain. “Ms. Gillain, what are we doing for math today?” a student asks on... Read More
14
Jan
2022
Growing Students through Fast Feedback
Have you ever watched a student’s face after you’ve given them positive feedback on their performance or behavior? I have. Their reactions... Read More
10
Jan
2022
Encouraging Student Engagement
It goes without saying that the last few years have been tough on both teachers and students. 2020 forced both groups to... Read More
7
Jan
2022
Be the Hope in 2022
I have something to confess; after 2 years of living under COVID, I’d started to feel pretty hopeless. This despair reached its... Read More
5
Jan
2022
Ice Cream for Dinner and Encouraging Play
Should you ever eat ice cream for dinner at school? I never used to think so; I’m still not sure I do. But... Read More
15
Dec
2021
‘Twas the Night Before Teaching
In the weeks before Christmas, I felt like each day, My students’ attention Slipped farther away. Attention was wandering; Minds were adrift.... Read More
13
Dec
2021
The Importance of Holiday Cards
This past weekend, I spent the afternoon writing Holiday cards. I never thought I’d be the type of person who sends out... Read More