Educational Links 11/15/16

On The Lesson Plan: Make Stuff. Fail. Learn While You're At It

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/11/14/499611747/on-the-lesson-plan-make-stuff-fail-learn-while-youre-at-it?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2041 

Adjusting Lessons: Have a Plan B 

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teacher-backup-plans 

23 Teacher Tips for Asking Better Questions About Books

http://www.weareteachers.com/23-teacher-tips-asking-better-questions-books/ 

Tips to Sharpen Your Child's Math Skills

http://www.additudemag.com/slideshow/16/slide-1.html 

Three Tools for Teaching Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/11/06/three-tools-for-teaching-critical-thinking-and-problem-solving-skills/ 

Make Writing a Daily Ritual in Every Subject

http://www.middleweb.com/33335/make-writing-a-daily-ritual-in-every-content-area/ 

Teaching In The Age Of Trump

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/11/11/501604685/teaching-after-trump 

As the dust from the presidential election settled, teachers across the country grappled with the question: How do I talk to my students about what just happened? After a divisive campaign season with racially-charged rhetoric and sexist themes, teachers wanted to make sure students felt included, heard and safe.