Mirror is a technique used in Whole Brain Teaching. If you've been a teacher for any length of time, it's not a new concept. What makes it unique in this context is that Whole Brain Teachers maximize this technique to promote deep engagement with their students. Not surprisingly, the more I used Mirror with my students the better I got. Class Unifier Mirror is called the Class Unifier because it draws your students' attention and keeps them focused on the lesson. When using this technique, … [Read more...]
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Halloween Idioms ~ Fun Activities for Upper Elementary Students
Teaching upper elementary students how to understand Halloween idioms offers teachers many opportunities to incorporate fun activities into their classrooms. I recently taught my own students 24 commonly used Halloween idioms and phrases and it was a blast! Digital Task Cards Activity It’s never too early to start celebrating Halloween with kids so use that […]
Fun State History Project Ideas for Elementary Students
What better way to introduce your students to a short online research project than with a state report? There are lots of fun state history project ideas for teachers to share with their elementary students to get them excited about the unique history of their state. These ideas don’t have to involve lots of prep […]