Use Your Noodle – Page 4 – Thinking. Learning. Leading.

Developing Thinkers

How do we deepen students’ thinking? And by deepening their thinking, also deepen their understanding? A group of elementary teachers are exploring these ideas through the shared experience of taking the Harvard Graduate School of Education...

by Tammy

in Books, Professional Growth, Thinking

Will This Work?

A highlight of my week was a visit to a third grade classroom during a science block. When I walked in, I found students buzzing with learning and excitement.

by Tammy

in Inquiry, Instruction, Real World, Thinking

Imagine. Innovate. Inspire.

We encourage traits such as creativity and grit. We incorporate themes of STEM and inquiry-based learning. We develop thinkers and leaders. All of these actions support one of the most important responsibilities we have...

by Tammy

in Creativity, Ed Tech, Inquiry

Powerful Words

“…teacher language rests on a deep abiding faith in the goodness in children, a belief in their desire and ability to learn.” From The Power of Our Words We’ve been sharing skills, strategies and...