Helping Students Learn to Think About Their Thinking
Arguably, the movie Inception, which was released in 2010, was the movie of the decade. It contained an all-star cast,Continue Reading
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The Case for Cognitive Yoga
I lift weights regularly. Seriously, I do. You can stop laughing now. As I have followed my weight training routine,Continue Reading
Helping Students Learn to Listen with Empathy and Understanding
Fred Rogers, the mild-mannered host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” knew the importance of empathy and understanding with young children. HeContinue Reading
Helping Students Manage Impulses in the Classroom
In the book Learning and Leading With Habits of Mind: 16 Characteristics for Success, author, researcher, and educator A. L.Continue Reading
Building Persistence in the Classroom
In the book Learning and Leading With Habits of Mind: 16 Characteristics for Success, author, researcher, and educator A. L.Continue Reading
The Power of Habits of Mind
Charles Duhigg knows the importance of habits. His book The Power of Habit is steeped in his extensive research intoContinue Reading
Make SEL Intentional
One of my most vivid memories from high school is related to a teacher who completely lost his cool. OurContinue Reading
Using Supportive Language
Words matter greatly. They have remarkable power to build up or tear down. This is especially true in the classroomContinue Reading
WHERE Do We Go Next?
I’m sure entering this week you had great plans for your classroom. Of course, Mother Nature certainly found ways toContinue Reading
Three Models to Increase Student Engagement
Educators are well aware of the benefits of students engaging in their learning experiences, but they often find it difficultContinue Reading
