How to Memorize Bloom’s Taxonomy
You may wish to memorize the six levels of the thinking so you can use the taxonomy without having to look it up – try this kitchen mnemonic which gives you a way to “think on your feet” while teaching. Read More
The Cornell Note Method
It’s an unfortunate fact that most students don’t know how to create good notes. They know how to take them, but not how to make them work for them. Effective notes, from independent reading or in the classroom, are more than a record of information, they should be created to improve your memory and help you study better. Read More
Guide to Awesome Note-Making
How the student creates and uses notes is one of the most important practices to promote better learning. You can help your child build an effective note-system that will improve memory and recall of information. Read More
Oprah’s Three Questions for Better Homeschool Teaching
What can Oprah teach us about homeschooling? Yes, that Oprah and she has a valuable lesson. Who wouldn’t want to learn from her? Read More
3 Teaching Tips from Aristotle
Here is a three-step technique which shows us why many of the most powerful teaching techniques are also surprisingly easy to do. Read More
The Guide to Incredibly Powerful Homeschool Instruction
Recent scientific studies have shown that better learners are not born with some special gift; instead, we know they use better and more powerful learning strategies. Read More
Ben Franklin Case Study – Instructor’s Guide
This instructor’s guide will help you lead a lesson with your children on studying smarter and it can open the door for subsequent productive conversations. Read More
Metacognition Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate your metacognition. Train yourself to ask questions like these to keep your metacognition high. Read More
Movie Night!
Lead a fun learning exercise watching a favorite movie you already know and use it as a study case in taking notes. Read More