An elementary science teaching rock star? Not me! You can teach effectively, excite your students, and have fun yourself if you follow these four steps. First, tell a story the kids can relate to. Density seems abstract taken alone as a concept but floating on water, particularly salt water, is something many children have experienced. Tell a story (with conviction!) …
Learning from Mrs. Wigglebum: Five More Things That Will Make You A Better Teacher (Part II)
Last month we learned about the first five traits Mrs.Wigglebum has as an effective teacher. Here’s the other five. If only we could be like Mrs. Wigglebum as a teacher! In the Fuddlebrook School Science series, she always seems to be in the right place at the right time to offer sage advice and she always finds the teachable moment. …
It’s Time For New Beginnings!
Like it or not, back to school time is here. For some, this is the first time back in the classroom since spring of 2020. You may be feeling a bit overwhelmed as a new year is upon you. However, this could be a time to revamp some of your current teaching methods and change things up a bit. If …