by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
Students come in all shapes and sizes, ages, cultures, and demographics. However, like any other person they can sometimes be difficult to reach for any number of reasons. Whether it be a learning disability, hardship, or trauma, they require extra effort and... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
Plenty of educators have a specific classroom management strategy they swear by. Both they and their learners benefit from it because it works for learning. But how can there possibly be a “one size fits all” method to improve your teaching? Can one single strategy... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Students are leaving school before you know it. One minute they’re handing in assignments and the next you’re handing out diplomas. If you’re a teacher or a parent (or both), then you know that’s no exaggeration. Leaving school is a big deal... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Appreciation from others is always great even when someone loves their job and doesn’t need motivation to do it. For example, teachers love teaching and learning although they are used to students despising school. Even so, the things teachers love to hear most... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
What can teachers do to help enable learners who struggle in class regularly? Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle for both the student and the teacher. After all, many of these kids are considered highly intelligent and verbally competent. So it hurts teachers... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
Educator Jeffrey Benson wants you to know that the best lifelong teaching practices are the simplest ones. They’re the ones that stand the test of time for every student and every teacher. He knows learners and learning well, having worked in his 35 years as an... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Creativity Fluency
The practical role performing arts plays in a well-rounded educational experience has endured much debate over the years. It’s refreshing to see that it is receiving more attention than it has in the past. Educators are more aware of its intrinsic value in... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Essential Questions
Either in or out of school students have serious thinking to do when choosing career paths. In this case, having a list of meaningful questions can make that choice easier. Performance strategist Laura Garnett has provided a hundred of them in 100 Essential Questions... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
Teacher Kyle Schwartz knows about the vitality of the teacher-learner connection. Back in 2015, she conducted a social media experiment that has since gone viral. Her goal was to get to know her students better. She wanted to know them not just academically, but also... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
As a teacher, making sure your learners have constructive classroom discussions is important to their development as problem-solvers and creative thinkers. Your class can become a place for lively discussions and a beneficial sharing of opinions anytime. Holding open...