The Traveling Teacher
Embracing the Elephant in the Classroom: Shifting focus from Teaching to Learning
What is the Elephant in Our Classrooms? The phrase “the elephant in the room” is often used to describe an obvious issue that everyone ignores. [...]
Thinking Routines: Unlocking the Power of Critical Thinking
Thinking routines are powerful tools that facilitate critical thinking and deepen understanding. These structured approaches to thinking encourage students [...]
Letters from The Traveling Teacher: Building a Vision for Silvermist
Hello, Parents and Teachers! As “The Traveling Teacher” and the proud principal of Silvermist Academy, I’m thrilled to connect with you through this space, where [...]
Classroom Routines: Building the Foundation for Academic Success
"Routines in the class can liberate learners by providing structure and predictability, which in turn creates a sense of security and [...]
One Year at Silvermist Academy
A Journey of Growth and Real-World Learning Dear Parents and Community, As we approach our one-year anniversary at Silvermist Academy, I’m filled with pride and [...]
What makes Silvermist Academy different?
"At Silvermist Academy, we pride ourselves on our innovative teaching strategies designed to create enriching and impactful learning experiences for our students." [...]
Student Led Conferences
"In the realm of modern education, innovation is key to fostering engaged, motivated students who are prepared to take charge of their [...]
Socratic Method
Have you heard about Socratic Circles? ...The Socratic Circle approach is a structured, dialogic and student-driven discussion that takes place with the teacher as guide and [...]
Visual Thinking Strategy
Visual Thinking Strategy Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a strategy that makes use of images to help improve critical thinking. The teacher will show [...]
We all need to learn, to unlearn and relearn.
“The illiterate of the 21st will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn and unlearn and relearn.” Alvin Toffler. [...]
A revolution in education is on the rise
In 2010, at a TED talk A man spoke about a revolution that was needed in education, not a reform … because a reform is [...]