Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly; Schoolwide Strategies for Promoting a Love of Reading; 60-Second Strategy: Community Circles |

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March 4, 2020
Insights from the artist behind the Elephant and Piggie books
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Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly

The author of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!" chats with us about creativity, drawing as empathy, and letting kids "do 51 percent of the work."



Want to get students excited about reading?
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Schoolwide Strategies for Promoting a Love of Reading

A literacy consultant explains how schools can encourage all students to share the joy of reading.



Students need to feel acknowledged in school.
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60-Second Strategy: Community Circles

An opening and closing exercise where every student contributes is a way to ensure that they all feel seen and heard in the classroom.



Team charters establish clear norms for group work.
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Making Teams More Collaborative

Simple but powerful advice: Clear roles, expectations, and reflection can improve collaboration.



Mathematical paradoxes spark students' curiosity.
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9 Strategies for Motivating Students in Mathematics

Keep your high school math students engaged with these techniques.





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