Literacy in the Making
There are many obvious connections between STEM and making, but as Dr. John Spencer writes in one of his blog posts, “Too often, we associate makerspaces with STEM classes. People think about [...]
Mindful Reads: Three Invitations for a Mindful Moment
Many teachers have embraced the importance of mindful moments for themselves and for their students. We’re living in uncertain times, and now more than ever, I’m reminding myself to breathe. As [...]
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Surefire Ways to Engage eReaders
by Jen McCarty Plucker, Ed.D. and Erin Fallgatter The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered classrooms around the globe into digital-based learning, though for years educators have supplemented their [...]
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Making a Maker Culture While Distance Learning
Maker education is a way of teaching and learning that focuses on giving students hands-on experiences to foster critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, perseverance, and many other [...]
5 Things to Remember as Distance Learning Begins
“Unprecedented” seems to be the word used most to describe this time we are currently living in. The word means never done or known before, which is also an accurate way to describe the type of [...]
Stand Up to Bullying: How a Non-Profit Organization Helps Educators Talk about Bullying with Students
I love the power of books. Of the many, many blessings I’ve had in my career, one is being able to work with (and even sing with!) Peter Yarrow of the iconic 1960s musical folk trio Peter, Paul, [...]
Key Tips to Consider Before Incorporating Meditation in the Classroom
There has been a growing interest in meditation within the educational setting. Perhaps this is because of the growing awareness of scientific studies which have demonstrated the benefits of [...]
A Coach’s Playbook: Conferring With Student Readers
Billy Jean King once said, “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” As educators we keep trying to get things right. When I first started conferring with middle and high school readers, [...]
