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Controlled Chaos

Classrooms can be chaotic places, full of lots of children doing lots of different things at the same time. That is not necessarily a bad thing. It  depends on how the teacher structures    the activities. One of my favorite remembrances of classroom chaos happened during a culminating FOSS (science)  kit activity for Balance and Motion.… Read More »

Guidelines for Starting a Group

Organize for success: plan ahead. The first minutes of your group time determine the success of your task. That’s when you ‘set the stage’  through your demeanor and expectations. 1. Focus on your current task. Leave your life outside the classroom at the door so you can give 100% of your focus to the students you will… Read More »