AOW stands for article of the week. We have been doing AOW’s for years, ever since we read about them in Kelly Gallagher’s book, Deeper Reading. If you haven’t read that book or any of his books for that matter, they are must reads.
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Ah, the attention signal. It is a teacher’s go to classroom management tool to garner the classroom’s attention or the bane of said teacher’s existence. Here at The Teaching Distillery we are big fans of attention signals, also known as the Call and Response technique. While our attention signals vary, the method and strategies we employ are the same.
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Calling all Taylor Swift fans and educators with a flair for fun! Are you ready to turn your classroom into a powerhouse of positivity? Well, get ready to channel your inner Swiftie because we've got a brilliant idea that combines education and Taylor Swift lyrics. Brace yourselves because we have created posters that proves why using her catchy tunes as classroom decor is the ultimate secret to keeping spirits high and minds soaring!
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