A Realistic Approach to Differentiation 14Sep2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 4: Now that the lessons are in place, we’ll build in differentiation using a process that will keep things from getting overwhelming.
How to Write a Lesson Plan 1Sep2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 3: With the assessment plan in place, it’s time to plan the daily lessons that will move students toward success.
How to Create an Assessment Plan 16Aug2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 2: After writing objectives, the next step is to design an assessment plan that includes diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
How to Plan a Unit of Instruction 9Aug2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 1: Planning a unit of instruction can be a daunting task. This step-by-step process will get you started.
The Art of Classroom Timing: 10 Ways to Fit It All In 27Apr2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Fitting our planned instruction precisely into the time allotted for it is a challenge for every teacher. Building these habits into your routine can help.
When Your Classroom Management Goes Off the Rails 8Dec2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez It can happen to the best of us: classroom management deteriorating over time. By figuring out where the problems are, you can turn things back around.
Some Thoughts on Teachers Crying in the Classroom 17Mar2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Crying in front of your students can really shake you up. Here are some ideas that might help.
Why Students Give You the Blank Stare, and What to Do About It 3Mar2024 by Blake Harvard You teach your heart out. Really just knock it out of the park. Then you ask a question students should know the answer to … and nothing. What’s going on?
10 Ways to Give a Better Lecture 15Nov2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez Two factors have given lectures a bad name: overuse and poor execution. Let’s deal with both.
