Each school year has its rewards and challenges, and usually the rewards outweigh the challenges. Educators become acquainted with new groups of scholars and families. The beginning of the school year is exciting for both educators and scholars. We come with a refreshed outlook on the new school year. Educators think about ways to increaseContinue reading “Enhancing Student Learning Through Listening, Caring, and Laughter in Education”
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Happy Teacher Appreciation week
Happy teachers’ appreciation week to all the hardworking teachers! Continue to touch future generations! Have an AMAZING week ON PURPOSE. 😇
Instructional Skill of the Week: Brain Breaks
During classroom instruction, scholars are expected to complete several learning tasks, which could sometimes lead to mental fatigue for the learner, or sometimes result in displays of negative behaviors. Teachers are, often times, so focused on teaching a concept and students mastering skills and understanding the concepts taught until they forget to check in withContinue reading “Instructional Skill of the Week: Brain Breaks”
Instructional Strategy of the Week: Kinesthetic Learners
Some scholars need to move to focus on learning tasks in the classroom. Sitting still can be exhausting for young learners, so I have found a way to rejuvenate the kinesthetic learners in the classroom and get them focused. “Silent Speed Ball” is the name of the instructional strategy. Yes, it is a game thatContinue reading “Instructional Strategy of the Week: Kinesthetic Learners”
Instructional Strategy of the Week: Graphic Organizers
Graphic organizers are great tools to use with reading assignments or when helping students organize ideas and thought processes. When scholars are assigned text to read they should also write down key facts from the text. Graphic organizers help scholars organize information and ideas that are related to a text. Graphic organizers can also beContinue reading “Instructional Strategy of the Week: Graphic Organizers”