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Differentiation

25 or More Amazing Tools for Differentiation in Math Instruction

Updated on July 3, 2025August 7, 2023
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Differentiation in math instruction and play based learning go hand in hand. Today I will I am passionate about teaching math well because I failed grade 12 math.  😏 Twice. 🥴 …

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Differentiation in Math

How to Unlock the Mystery of Differentiation in Math

Updated on July 3, 2025July 31, 2023

What is Differentiation in Math? Okay, I admit it, in some ways I consider math the most difficult subject to differentiate in.  There, the truth is out.  🥵 But implementing …

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Differentiation

10 Powerful Ways to Implement Differentiation in Classroom

Updated on September 1, 2026July 24, 2023

Strategies for Differentiation in Teaching In my first blog post, I identified differentiation as a pillar of classroom management. In my most recent post, I shared that differentiation in classroom …

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Differentiation

Tales of : Why is Differentiation in the Classroom Important?

Updated on July 3, 2025July 17, 2023

For some teachers, terror strikes their very heart when the topic of differentiation in the classroom comes up. In “How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms”, Dr. Carol Ann …

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Growth Mindset Classroom

Beyond Learned Helplessness: Growth Mindset Classroom Management

Updated on September 30, 2026July 10, 2023

Have you ever wanted to stare down a student who refuses to even try — when you know perfectly well they can do it? Instead of the hairy eyeballs, what …

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Classroom Management

13 Transformative Classroom Management Techniques

Updated on July 3, 2025July 3, 2023

What is Evidenced Based Classroom Management? I have mentioned in other blog posts, I looove classroom management.  and I strongly believe that it is important to use research-based classroom management …

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Classroom Community

How Classroom Community Reduces Behaviour Problems (3 Systems That Build It)

Updated on June 25, 2026June 26, 2023

Students call out, resist working with others, or push back on simple routines. When classroom community is missing, behaviour quickly becomes the focus of the day. It can feel like …

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Classroom Expectations Classroom Expectations and Rules

How to Create a Positive Approach to Classroom Behavior Consequences

Updated on July 3, 2025June 19, 2023

Does Positive Behavior Intervention allow for classroom behaviour consequences? The short answer is absolutely!!! The longer answer is below 😉.   Classroom behaviour consequences are an essential part of reinforcing positive …

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Classroom Expectations and Rules

What is the positive reinforcement students need to thrive?

Updated on July 3, 2025June 13, 2023

Positive behavior support contributes to a strong classroom management plan where students feel safe and part of a team. Affirmations are free, require no prep, and are always accessible. They are …

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Classroom Expectations

Classroom Expectations and Rules: How to Create Expectations Students Follow

Updated on June 25, 2026June 6, 2023

Many teachers begin the school year by writing a list of classroom expectations and rules on the board. Then you go through the same process. Now, the real teaching can …

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Student Engagement

Surprising How to Strategies for Student Engagement

Updated on September 30, 2026April 23, 2023

Standing at the front of the classroom and telling a keen, smiling and focused group of students to stop working is actually one of the most effective strategies for student …

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Classroom Management

What Is Classroom Management?

Updated on April 4, 2026April 23, 2023

The Calm Classroom Framework Explained The first few weeks of school have passed. You came prepared with thoughtful lesson plans and a genuine desire to help students learn. And . …

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