This is a challenging game that reinforces spelling and word recall skills. Players use cards with letter and point values to build, form, and “capture” words (add letters to opponent’s existing word to create a different word) while trying to obtain th... View More
Author Andi McNair provides a step-by-step process of how to structure Genius Hour, or passion projects, in the classroom. She explains the purpose behind passion projects, and how to support students in implementing them in a way that allows them to use their... View More
Poetry Out Loud is a website with poetry resources to support the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation's annual national contest for high school students. Memorizing and reciting poetry can be an effective and enjoyable way to help student... View More
If your student is struggling with a new concept, particularly if they have stronger verbal reasoning skills How to Apply It! 1) Using figures of speech works equally well in literature as it does in science to help students understand and visualize new info... View More
If your student understands a concept and you want them to be able to explain and communicate their reasoning How to Apply It! 1) One of the best ways to develop and solidify understanding is being able to effectively communicate and explain your reasoning t... View More
If your student has difficulty coming up with ideas for writing assignments Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will engage in pre-writing exercises to help them come up with ideas, think through best options, and organize their thoughts before diving into the w... View More
If your student struggles generating ideas for writing How to Apply It! 1) Using pictures can help students generate ideas and organize content for writing a story. 1) Writing a story requires conveying a natural sequence of events. Help students with org... View More
If your students enjoy art and you want to strengthen their critical thinking skills in non-traditional ways How to Apply It! 1) When students engage with art on a deep level, they develop their imaginative and critical thinking skills in novel and meaningfu... View More