Yes, we are all aware of how important reading nonfiction has become. You can’t pick up a journal, read an article online, or look at the Common Core State Standards and not be made aware of this. I love to read nonfiction. There are so many fascinating books that fit that category. Seabiscuit: An American … Continue reading The Perpetual Pendulum: Nonfiction vs. Fiction Reading
When I first started teaching, how each day went depended a lot on how benevolent my students were feeling. It is embarrassing to admit that. It’s not as though I didn’t know a lot about classroom management; I just didn’t know how to make it work yet. The weeks went on and I learned every … Continue reading Classroom Management: The Hunt for a Toolbox
So here I am doing some research for a new project. I turn on my computer; start typing various keywords into Google: and in just a very few minutes I have a raft of articles, video clips, and images ready to use. It all seems so simple, but is it? Collecting the information is, but … Continue reading Students and Online Research
Project-based learning is a daunting concept to many, and it can be a lot of work to get started, but boy is it fun! Take a look at these young learners at the Auburn Early Education Center in Auburn, Alabama, and see what I mean. Five-Year-Olds Pilot Their Own Project-Based Learning Wasn’t that video great! … Continue reading Project-Based Learning for All Grades