Each week, I publish a post or two containing three or four particularly useful resources on classroom instruction, and you can see them all here.

You can also see all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here.

Here are this week’s picks:

I’m adding this tweet to The Best Scaffolded Writing Frames For Students:

A 3-Step Process for Addressing Disruptive Behavior is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to Best Posts On Classroom Management.

Parallel Histories looks like a very intriguing resource to help teach about “controversial” issues.  You can learn more about it at this Guardian article.  I’m adding it to The Best Posts & Articles On How To Teach “Controversial” Topics.

Reading Duck offers free printable worksheets.

Why Reflection Matters in Math Class—and How to Get Started is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Student & Teacher Reflection.

What do we do when classes finish early, or at the end of the year after testing is done? New article out today on how to use “found” time: www.amle.org/when-the-les…

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— Rick Wormeli (@rickwormeli.bsky.social) December 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM

President Trump and the Constitution: 5 Critical Issues to Explore With Students is from The NY Times Learning Network.