Educators are well-versed with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) - a comprehensive set of educational standards that outline what students should know and be able to do in various subjects at each grade level. But to effectively utilize TEKS in the classroom, it’s essential to ‘unwrap’ them. Unwrapping TEKS is the process of breaking down these broad standards into specific ..read more

Week 3 Everyday, at a continues rate, the kids are experiencing heavy doses of positivity. Whether it's discipline or discussion, positive energy builds constantly. Here are a couple examples of the positive foundation being laid at the start of each class. As the students enter class, Mom has them slap a brightly colored icon. Depending on which one they choose, they get one of the following ..read more

Week 2: The most important thing Mrs. Dahl teaches is metacognition. Understanding brain hooks, and the importance of knowing the difference between a fixed vs growth mindset can be applied to everything students will do in life. These kids are being setup to be life long learners, with a potential intellectual capacity far greater than their peers who do not learn about metacognition. It's ..read more

My son, David, has decided to follow in my footsteps and become a teacher. I am beyond thrilled! In order to give him a realistic view of teacher life, and a window into brain-friendly teaching, I invited him into my classroom as an assistant and observer.  He plans to continue to do so as he works his way through online college. He has made some very astute and profound observations in the ..read more