We have all been there. We read something, whether it is a whole page or just a paragraph, and we have no idea what we just read. It might as well have been in a different language. Once in a …
Put simply, we live in a time of “full plates.” Our plates, both kids’ and adults’, are pretty much full every day. It makes sense, then, that we often feel overwhelmed and somewhat scattered. Below, we’ll explore some simple ways …
I’ve written in the past about students’ different learning styles and intelligences. The next natural thing to consider is how to teach effectively to the full range of students in your classroom. Flexibility in teaching is an important factor for student …
Christmas is definitely a magical time of the year. We are kinder, nicer and more pleasant to the people around us. It’s the closest we all come to being a caring community, and we search for ways to make things …
No student is a purely one-dimensional learner. Indeed, every young person has a unique mind. While we often generalize and throw around terms like “auditory learner” or “visual learner,” the truth is that there are more than just two or …
Remember those really great lectures we sat through as students with the teacher at the front of the class behind the podium speaking for what seemed like hours? Me neither. We all have sat through many of these lectures, but …
We hear the phrase “learning disabilities” (LDs) constantly in today’s schools. But do we truly understand them and how to best serve students who struggle with these disorders? I would suggest that, often, LDs are subject to a lot of …
Differentiated instruction, as the name suggests, is the idea that, in order to serve different types of learners, teachers must be willing to teach in different and dynamic ways. This means more than simply varying lectures or photocopying colorful handouts, …
It has taken the adolescent world by storm: this spinning toy that claims to relieve stress and help students with attention deficits and other disorders to focus. Indeed, the fidget spinner has become ubiquitous in schools, camps, and homes across …
One thing you don’t hear students say much anymore is “I’m going to the library.” The library today is often seen as passé, and why not? Almost everything you need research-wise is at your fingertips. I mean when’s the last …