I read a lot about the brain because I find it absolutely fascinating.  I also want my students to learn, so I'm always searching for wa...

I often have my students do some illustrating when I want to make sure they really "get" a concept.  It forces them to visualize w...

Brain research tells us that students need to move.  Experience tells us that students need to move.  Teachers have been working in Brain Br...

I'm a big fan of the brain Here are some ways I teach the kids to keep their brains fit: Exercise!  Get the oxygen to the brain!  ...

You won't believe what I heard about this week that has lots of benefits to your health!  Hint:  it has nothing to do with teaching, bu...

Are you familiar with Whole Brain Teaching?  WBT is a great way to keep your students totally engaged, using much of what brain research ...

I'm teaching a workshop on Brain Based Learning tomorrow.  As I was going through my notes, I put together 7 key points I wanted to mak...

I posted my second set of ten!  This set is something I'm very passionate about:  Brain Based Learning!  Check out Elementary Matters a...