“Samuel has 786 loaves of bread and 549 tomatoes…” “Uhm… Mrs. Aguilu, why would anyone have 786 loaves of bread?” We’ve all been there. Your students are working on math problem and come across the most unrealistic scenario ever. We all know Samuel does NOT have that much bread. As teachers, we want to prepare…
student leadership
How to Use Data Notebooks in the Classroom
“Data Notebooks for elementary students? How in the world do you find time to fit data tracking into your schedule?” I get this question quite often! I completely understand where it’s coming from. As educators, the last thing we want is anything or anyone robbing us from our precious instructional time. The thought of adding…
Student Leadership & Goal Setting
Student goal setting instills a leadership mindset in young children. As teachers, we can prepare students for a successful future by helping them discover leadership qualities within themselves and taking realistic steps towards achieving these goals. Why is Student Goal Setting Important? Here are five reasons why setting goals with your students and building student…
