Aug
28
2010
28
2010
Middle School Nuts and Bolts: Intro to Time Management
A tween is all about distraction. Their brain is just going through so many changes that focus can be an issue under the best of circumstances. They are trying to settle on an identity, their cast of friends changes ...
Aug
23
2010
23
2010
How to Battle Epic Paragraphing – updated
I originally wrote this post some time ago, but because it is such a problem that a teacher can detect so early on, I thought I would repost it for those who may have missed it on the last go-round. ...
Aug
17
2010
17
2010
Middle School Nuts and Bolts: Start of the Year Routine and Handouts
I'm asked frequently about the nuts and bolts of middle school: classroom management, paperwork, first day rituals, etc...So I wanted to do a series of posts that addresses what I'm doing right now, real time. The start of the ...
Aug
12
2010
12
2010
Are we being set up for mediocrity?
I can't get into my room at my own convenience. It's less than two weeks to launch and I can't even get into Mission Control when I need to. They aren't handing out keys yet, so I can ...



