Uncommonly Awesome

Today on the Uncommonly Awesome blog we’re looking at an awesome approach to teaching that helps all students build confidence and...

Four creative writing projects perfect for the season of soups, ghosts, and pumpkins.

Today, we will tackle some of the myths and learn more about the science behind anxiety disorders.

Today we’re looking at the ways video games impact the brains of those playing them.

A brief history and explanation of the Orton-Gillingham approach.

There is a lot of misinformation about autism out there, and there is still a lot we don’t know.

Multisensory instruction engages multiple senses when teaching a concept.

So, who invented school? The short answer is, no one person, it’s been around forever.

The SMART goal framework is one of the best to use when writing a goal. Here's how it works.

Personalized learning is an approach where teachers work with students to set goals, engage interests, and support growth.

These quick and easy writing games are great for beginning the year as they give students the opportunity to think creatively.

Summer’s coming to a close and school is starting back up! One of the most important parts of the first few days of school, whether...

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability which results in difficulty reading and writing. There are a number of interventions and...

In a nutshell, inquiry-based instruction is a student-centered approach to teaching and learning that involves a lot of asking and...

Hybrid learning is a combination of in person and online instruction, sometimes referred to as blended learning. Using both in-person...

Project-based learning is a process of learning through problem solving, where students are given a real-world problem and develop a...

ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common mental health disorders. According to the CDC, approximately...

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore the backyard, learn a new skill, or create something new. Here are three awesome...

Imagine you’re sitting at a desk in the back of a classroom. The teacher gives you two sheets of construction paper, one white and one...