Monthly Archives: May 2011
Literacy is more than reading books
In May 2011, I was able to view Kelly Gallagher’s keynote address at the National Writing Project’s Spring 2011 Meeting. Unfortunately, the link to the video is now private, but the message was powerful for all educators about how students … Continue reading
Being attentive to boy learners
It is interesting when browsing through blogs and articles online to find a large number of comments from individuals arguing against those of us who advocate for boys or those of us who advocate for girls. The statements often involve a … Continue reading
3 Classroom Strategies for Engaging Boy Learners
There are probably many days as an educator during which you wish the boys in your classroom could be as focused on something as the penguins in the photo. Here are a few strategies to get you started: 1. Recess: physical activity recharges … Continue reading
Concern for Boys
It is of great concern that our boys are being marginalized and referred more often for medications in our schools. In an article from May 17, 2011 titled Guys got it made? Thing again, say advocates in the Washington Post, … Continue reading
7 Resources for Integrating Movement in the Classroom
1. Deskercize: Staying Jazzed and Focused at School 2. Early Movement and Learning 3. Kinesthetic Intelligence in the Early Childhood Classroom 4. Movement + academics = success! 5. Sparking Life: Power Your Brain Through Exercise 6. Stackademics: A body/brain energizer … Continue reading