I have found the best way to engage learners is to make it real for them. The five teaching strategies listed below offer varying levels of independence and exploration for kids. And really, it makes teaching so much more fun to see kids fired up as they make…

One year I had a student teacher who was a former lawyer and wanted to leave law to become a classroom teacher. ... I'll let that sink in for a moment. ... OK... moving on. I had just graded an abysmal group of math papers where it felt like I was grad…

Classroom games are a powerful resource in my teacher toolbox. I begin every new year from day one teaching at least one new game. As opportunities present themselves, I'll continue to add additional games to our repertoire. Before long, I have built a wo…