During this episode we talk about important ways we can help our youngest students learn and grow. We talk about what teacher clarity looks like with preK and kindergarten students as well as the different types of play. Kateri’s book has real-life examples on some of the best teaching practices for student learning and I can’t recommend it enough.   KATERI'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3W1b3d3   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode we talk about what culturally responsive teaching looks like and why it is so important for our students. Diane and Sydney also share ideas on how to help students feel safe and valued through an assets-based lens.   THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3BzNq2Y   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode we talk about how to be culturally responsive in our classrooms. Dr. Budhai and Dr. Grant also help us understand unconscious bias and microaggressions that might occur in a classroom setting and what we can do to show micro resistance. They also share ways you can understand and utilize a student’s cultural capital.   THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3hsAbdK   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode we talk about math fact fluency. We cover some of the misconceptions on what fluency is as well as the best ways to teach math facts to our students. They also give me some great insights on the dreaded timed tests as well as how we can help students better develop a positive math identity.   THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3PbK4Yh   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode we talk about what clarity is and why it is so important. Tony talks about how creating effective success criteria around the most important elements in our core subject areas is the best way to not only check for student understanding, but ensure that it’s there.   TONY'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3bjoind   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode, we talk about the difference between personalized and individualized learning. Paul also shares ideas on how to really humanize our learning in a way that is effective for all of our students. He also shares some ideas on how we can incorporate 3D learning into our classrooms effectively.   PAUL'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3uWnPOG   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode we talk about how understanding the generational gap is crucial to helping our schools (and teachers) function at their best. Mark dives in to how all generations provide deep wells of knowledge and why it is so important to share that knowledge with others.   MARK'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3yCNzAB   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode we talk about how to create a positive math community inside your classroom by looking at students through an asset lens instead of a deficit lens. They give great ideas on how to get to know your students mathematically that go beyond the test scores.   THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3NQBDk8   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

Introducing Teacher Approved, an amazing podcast by Emily and Heidi from Second Story Window. This episode is all about the secrets to student engagement. They talk about the balance between novelty and routine as well as how to incorporate something known as surprise and delight.   TEACHER APPROVED PODCAST EPISODES: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast-home/   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more

During this episode we talk all about writing. She gives some great examples of how to have authentic writing conversations with your students, creating a common language in your writing community, and looking at all written work as an asset.   MELANIE'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Aqz5Gy   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell ..read more