Author: Matthew Lynch
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How Books Can Help Students Embrace Diversity
We know that reading books increases literacy, fluency, and vocabulary, but reading books also serves another critical role—that of celebrating diversity. Theeverymom.com says, “The best thing ... -
Should You Build a Classroom Library?
You might wonder in this time where everything is digital if having a classroom library is actually necessary and it turns out that it is. Children ... -
Using Movies for Effective Instruction
Teachers have always shown movies in the classroom, but most of the time we associate those movies with dead time, or non-instructional time. However, with the ... -
Reading Tips for Reluctant Students
It can be tough to get students to read in general, but encouraging reading for pleasure can seem impossible. According to The Reading Agency, “The research ... -
What is a Teacherpreneur?
Definition: Teacherpreneurs are classroom experts who teach students regularly, but also have time, space, and reward to incubate and execute their own ideas — just like entrepreneurs! ... -
Using Multiple Intelligence Research in the Classroom
Harvard professor Howard Gardner proposed a revolutionary paradigm of intelligence in 1983 that said there is not just one IQ for all people, but multiple intelligences. ... -
Improving School Communication for Parents
With the advent of the digital age, most parents have an overload of messages that they are trying to classify and prioritize. Add to that the ... -
Cultivating the Inclusive Classroom
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, by the year 2027 the percentage breakdown of students is projected to look like the following: Caucasian 45%, ... -
Don’t Ask “How was school today?”
As children get older and become less excited to share the school day with us, there are certain questions that get a dialogue going. Sometimes you ... -
Why Home Visits Are Critical to Student Success
Very few teachers do not understand the importance of creating a partnership with parents to educate their students, but it can be difficult at times to ...