Summer, a time of rest and relaxation for students and teachers alike. But, for some teachers and students, summer school is also on the agenda. Your summer school classroom will contain diverse learners. Differentiating for your students will be important. One tool I have successfully used in the past is the âWho WasâŚ?â series. Level…
Best Practices for Small Group Management
Many teachers realize that there are many benefits to small group instruction. Small group activities encourage collaboration, greater student participation, increased feedback, and greater opportunities to tailor lessons to studentsâ individual needs. The trick is, how do we manage the process? How do we keep students accountable for their work? How do we set up…
How to Beat the Dreaded Summer Slump
The summer slump… itâs a phrase that educators all over the country know and dread. Itâs a phrase used to describe what happens to many students during the summer months when they are not in school participating in the day-to-day routine of learning. What is the Summer Slump? Many students who return to school after…