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Intermediate Novel Analysis: A Butterfly Is Patient
Grades 2-5 Elementary Book Review “A Butterfly Is Patient” by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long, is a beautifully…
Learning Through Student Mistakes, Part 2: How Deliberate Errors Can Improve Problem Solving and Knowledge Transfer
In Part 1 of this blog series, we explored the benefits of making mistakes as part of the learning process…
The Art of Skillful Teaching: Beyond Mastering Individual Strategies
Recently, while cooking with my wife, a simple request for a spoon turned into an unexpected lesson in specificity and…
Effective Performance-Based Assessments Empower Students to Demonstrate Knowledge and Skills
As educators, we have all encountered students who struggle with traditional testing methods. Many of us have wondered if there…
Intermediate Novel Analysis: The Lotus Seed
Review “The Lotus Seed” by Sherry Garland is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that tells the story of a young…
Fostering Classroom Discussions for Deeper Learning
In today’s school environment, fostering deep and engaging classroom discussions is essential for promoting critical thinking and student engagement. Traditional…
