Classroom    

The Flower, by John Light – Lesson Ideas

This picture book is a great provocation for discussion and writing. It also provides many opportunities for integration with the arts.
Jackie Smith
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Books    

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics

I can't tell you how much knowledge and skills development I've gained from having this book by my desk,...
Jackie Smith
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Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with Kids

It was the coolest thing to me, the respect for the children's curiosity and intelligence was just so wholesome,...
Jackie Smith
1 min read

The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades

One thing that I implemented and saw success with was explicitly teaching basic conjunctions (because, but, so). I chose...
Jackie Smith
1 min read

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Perennial Teacher Burnout? The Real Solution Isn’t Self Care

Most solutions to the teacher burnout problem subtly blame the teacher for the burnout. Not these.
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How I Use Kahoot to Engage Students

The paid version of Kahoots has some benefits. Here I give my take on who should go for the paid version...
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Personal Narrative: Lesson Outlines and Examples

A good personal narrative reveals something personal about the writer and shows the significance of the event to the writer.
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