Genius Hour

Student Choice Activities

Enriching Students Staff2023-08-23T16:18:57-04:00

There are often times in school schedules when there is a planned period of non-academic studies. For example, middle schools and high schools sometimes allow students to have an activity, advisory, flex, or study period. However, there may be questions about how to use this time productively, while giving [...]

Student Choice ActivitiesEnriching Students Staff2023-08-23T16:18:57-04:00

WIN Block in Schools

Enriching Students Staff2022-11-16T14:16:17-05:00

WIN (What I Need) time is an effective tool for middle and high schools. But what is it, why does it matter, and how can WIN work in block schedules? Let's dig in, and talk a little bit first about block scheduling. Decades ago, before the internet and smartphones, [...]

WIN Block in SchoolsEnriching Students Staff2022-11-16T14:16:17-05:00

Genius Hour Ideas for High School

Enriching Students Staff2023-07-10T16:14:41-04:00

The concept of a Genius Hour is often implemented seamlessly at the elementary school level, but is more challenging to figure out at the secondary level. High school teachers can successfully implement a Genius Hour if they have the right support, tools, and some effective ideas. Here are some [...]

Genius Hour Ideas for High SchoolEnriching Students Staff2023-07-10T16:14:41-04:00

Genius Hour, Reinvented

Ashley Mauger2022-05-02T09:58:40-04:00

Genius Hour isn't a new concept. Schools take roughly an hour and allow students to work on something they really want to work on. It may be easier to do this in elementary schools than middle or high schools, when students are taking so many classes, where do you [...]

Genius Hour, ReinventedAshley Mauger2022-05-02T09:58:40-04:00

5 Reasons Your School Should Consider a Flex Day

Ashley Mauger2022-04-25T13:05:23-04:00

What is the meaning of a ‘flex day’ in schools? A flex day is an entire school day dedicated to flexible learning time for students. This enables them to work independently, get extra help where they need it, and pursue enrichment projects. Many schools have a ‘flex block’, ‘activity [...]

5 Reasons Your School Should Consider a Flex DayAshley Mauger2022-04-25T13:05:23-04:00

Intervention and Enrichment Ideas

Ashley Mauger2020-09-03T14:24:08-04:00

-- Trent C, Grade 9 FLT is the name of a flexible block program at a high school in New Hampshire that allows students to have time in the school day for intervention and enrichment. This time gives students a voice and boosts academic achievement and overall social-emotional [...]

Intervention and Enrichment IdeasAshley Mauger2020-09-03T14:24:08-04:00

How a Flex Block Goes Hand In Hand With Genius Hour

Ashley Mauger2022-02-09T15:56:52-05:00

Passion is a crucial part of successful learning. Why? Because when students care about what they’re doing, their learning will improve. For one, it helps students to be more creative thinkers. They can find a purpose and gain confidence in their school experience -- something that may especially benefit [...]

How a Flex Block Goes Hand In Hand With Genius HourAshley Mauger2022-02-09T15:56:52-05:00
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