Nancy MikhailMar 16, 20225 minCathy Duffy Build-A-Project ReviewWhen I first reached out to Ms. Duffy, I'm not going to lie, at first glance of my projects she said she couldn't review them. She...
Nancy MikhailJan 19, 20221 minOur Learners NEED to Make MistakesPart of building growth mindset is helping our kids understand that we NEED to make mistakes in order to become better. We can’t expect...
Nancy MikhailMay 21, 20211 min3D Marshmallow StructuresThis week we are learning about 3D shapes and my kids enjoyed making structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows (and eating the...
Nancy MikhailFeb 11, 20212 minHow to Design A Learning ProjectCreating a project takes a lot of time and effort, but it can be done! Here are the steps that to take when starting to create a project:...
Nancy MikhailNov 13, 20201 minAvoid the Holiday Burnout While Teaching!Now that the holidays are rolling in, it's easier to lose focus on school work and staying organized. It's tempting to cozy up on the...
Nancy MikhailOct 6, 20202 minWhy I Don’t Believe in Spelling ListsWhen I was a teacher, I never gave spelling lists. The idea of making my students write words several times in a row and complete busy...
Nancy MikhailJun 3, 20201 min🎹CLASSICAL MUSIC🎼Do you play music while your students work? Studies show that playing classical music while doing work can improve math scores (Onsia,...
Nancy MikhailApr 23, 20203 minGaining Real-World ExperiencesStudents can gain real-world experience in their every day learning through project-based learning. Find out how!