teachingtips | Build-A-Project

Mar 16, 20225 min read

Cathy Duffy Build-A-Project Review

When 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...

Jan 19, 20221 min read

Our Learners NEED to Make Mistakes

Part of building growth mindset is helping our kids understand that we NEED to make mistakes in order to become better. We can’t expect...

May 21, 20211 min read

3D Marshmallow Structures

This week we are learning about 3D shapes and my kids enjoyed making structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows (and eating the...

Feb 11, 20212 min read

How to Design A Learning Project

Creating 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:...

Nov 13, 20201 min read

Avoid 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...

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Why I Don’t Believe in Spelling Lists

When 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...

Jun 3, 20201 min read

🎹CLASSICAL MUSIC🎼

Do you play music while your students work? Studies show that playing classical music while doing work can improve math scores (Onsia,...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Gaining Real-World Experiences

Students can gain real-world experience in their every day learning through project-based learning. Find out how!