I have my students work together most of the time in class. Working together is a life skill that will help them throughout life. My favorite activities for cooperative learning are numbered heads together and pair work. These activities keep… [...]

Here are three quick and easy ways to incorporate academic vocabulary into your instruction. The post 3 Ways to Incorporate Academic Vocabulary into Instruction appeared first on Musing From The Middle School. [...]

Looking to improve student-led discussions? While these conversations may be packed with some of the most powerful skills we can teach students, they certainly pose plenty of challenges. Consider, for… The post 8 Ways to Make Student-Led Discussions More Productive… [...]

Are any of your teacher friends retiring this year? If so, you’re probably on a quest for a great teacher retirement gift! A retirement gift for a teacher should be unique and personal. Last year I wracked my brains trying… [...]