November 19, 2019

How to Spell Well: Tips and tricks for spelling success

November 19, 2019/ Contributing Blogger

Would you agree that teaching spelling should be an all-day/every-day job?! We all know that opportunities to teach quick spelling lessons arise frequently throughout the day. But, all too often, we miss these teachable moments!

Research on spelling shows that for decades, the common approach to teach spelling centered on rote memorization with a heavy emphasis on visual learning. But, the research shows that spelling can be improved by

August 23, 2019

Having Fun with Analogies

August 23, 2019/ Contributing Blogger

An analogy is a way of thinking about how pairs of words are related. It’s a special kind of word puzzle that lets a student have fun and exercises their brain at the same time! If you need a language arts activity to help keep your students on their toes, teach them how to create analogy puzzles! They can be done at any time, and kids seem to always enjoy the challenge.

July 02, 2019

Making Practice Count

July 02, 2019/ Contributing Blogger

I have never taken a class in martial arts, but I have certainly enjoyed watching Bruce Lee’s moves in his action-packed films! Let’s face it! The guy was physically amazing, but more than that, he had a way with words!

Lee was more than just a famous martial artist! He was also an actor and a philosopher with a long list of inspirational quotes tagged to his name. Many of his famous quotes are still being used today to trigger personal growth, and one of my favorites says: