instruction Archives - Laura Maniglia

What’s the Good Word?

by Laura Maniglia | Jan 16, 2026 | instruction, language, speech, Vocabulary

English is a vibrant, living language. Derived from the Indo-Euorpean family of languages, it has evolved or “borrowed” from a variety of languages, including Latin, German, French, and a host of others. It can also prove a confusing and complicated language for...

Paper-based Learning

by Laura Maniglia | May 26, 2025 | active learning, instruction, math, reading, student engagement, students, teacher effectiveness, teachers

I am a strong advocate of traditional learning that includes in-person instruction and paper-based learning. The benefits of one delivery system over the other appear negligible for pleasure reading. The selection of one reading mode over the other...

The Lowly Apostrophe

by Laura Maniglia | Apr 15, 2025 | instruction, language, parents, Vocabulary, writing

Every year around this time, I ask myself the same question: Why is the lowly apostrophe such an enigma for some people? As I scan cards, signs, and posters celebrating mothers (Yes, that day is fast approaching!), I notice that most people...

Handwriting & Early Literacy

by Laura Maniglia | Mar 16, 2025 | active learning, brain development, Child development, cognitive skills, instruction, language, learning, note-taking, parents, reading, teachers, writing

I have emphasized the many cognitive benefits of writing by hand on a number of occasions. Writing and thinking are inextricably intertwined. For decades, research has demonstrated the connection between writing and learning. “A large body of data supports the view...

AI’s Effect on Critical Thinking

by Laura Maniglia | Feb 26, 2025 | active learning, attention & focus, brain development, cognitive skills, instruction, learning, metacognition, study skills, teachers, writing

Have you ever tried to remember a friend’s phone number without opening your contact list? Do you rely on GPS to get you to your destinations? If so, you may be relying on technology at the risk of diminishing your critical thinking, an essential component of...

Math Problems

by Laura Maniglia | Jan 12, 2025 | academic standing, cognitive skills, instruction, math, NAEP, PISA, public schools, student engagement, teacher effectiveness

Five years ago (April 2020), when most schools were closed during the height of the pandemic, I posed this question: “Why are US Schools still using the Everyday Math Program?” In the traditional approach to math instruction, the teacher provides instruction and...

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