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Effective lesson planning is one of the keys to student success. It provides a sequence of activities and instruction that brings students from a basic understanding to a more complex one. The posts below offer lesson planning ideas including unit planning, templates, engaging classroom activities to incorporate, and even professional learning community tips.

All classes should try the Marshmallow Challenge! It is a great problem solving activity that incorporates STEM skills & teaches communication & cooperation.

The Marshmallow Challenge

When planning a review for standardized testing, it is impossible to review it all. Three suggestions on where to place your time and energy.

Determining What to Review

Five reasons why standardized test review can be beneficial to your students and worth the time and energy to organize.

Standardized Test Review, Yes or No?

Maximizing Your Planning Time

Bright Idea: The Sticky Side of Painters Tape

Successful 50 Minute Classes {Part 2}

Successful 50 Minute Classes {Part 1}

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