Building on each other's ideas strengthens relationships. Here are 5 simple tips on having multiple perspectives.

Ideas on how students can support their own academic learning. Empowering kids.

Guide students on writing informational text or research

Mini-lessons on respect explore what respect looks like, sounds like and feels like. Students can respond on chart paper or links that connect with their Google Classroom.

Research on brain plasticity is shared and its impact on teaching and learning as a premise for lessons on Growth Mindset.

Our Success Assembly outlines student expectations for the year with regard to academics, uniform, behavior and technology policy.

12 Tips on Designing a Memorable Haiku Deck. What advertisers and designers know to make difference. Keeping it simple and memorable.

Teach to transform learners into their ultimate possibilities by setting goals, gently guiding with feedback and constantly inspiring and engaging our students.

A student-friendly, digital citizenship, this deck explores how to be responsible, respectful and protective of personal information while using technology for educational purposes. It is great for students in first through sixth grades. Printing the ppt makes a nice display for your computer lab.

Introducing how artists use shape to compose helps students who to draw a still life. See examples and a video.

Students can explore how authors organize information using text structures: cause and effect, problem/solution, chronological and descriptive.

An exploration of color and its development in paintings from the Renaissance to the Impressionists.

The making of a new country, America, is explored through historical concepts, photos and a video. Great for young learners and English learners.

Erosion photos and videos to support an erosion unit in Wonders 4th Grade Reading Unit or Science Unit.

Students examine the elements of fairy tales and develop creative ways of sharing their knowledge of fairy tales using technology.

Science lessons on plants for elementary grades. Explore the different types of plants and functions of plants in various environments.

An artist's first lesson on seeing the world in terms of lines and patterns. A great beginning to the exploration of art in our world in the Master's classics.

Helping kids to believe in themselves brings them closer to their goals. Here are a few mantras that foster a positive mindset in children and adults.

Writing an effective lead hooks the reader. A few mini-lessons to help your young writers along.

Helping kids pass the English test in Reading and Writing can improve redesignation. A Path to Redesignation outlines reasons and ways to redesignate English Learners in our school districts nationwide.

Guide students on writing informational text or research

Help kids write their personal story right from their hearts. Generate topics for writing and convey the idea of writing by being mindful of dialogue, description and feelings.

Meditation for kids can be fun. A friendly reminder of being calm, present and focused by breathing in and out helps kids slow down and smile.

Help young writers write a narrative with these minilessons

A Back to School Presentation for a GATE Classroom. Topics explore Depth and Complexity, Technology, Science and Art.

Ideas on how to connect and build relationships with your team through empathy, problem solving, creativity and common experiences.

Building trust with your staff by sharing your values and mission.

Penguins have traits that help them survive

Laws for hiring, disability leave, etc.

A school district's vision

Mental math strategies used in elementary grades.

An introduction to reading genres.

Words of wisdom from my spirit guide.

The strength of effective professional development based on building relationships, trusting the process and using data to drive instruction.