Greg J Wolcott
@gregjwolcott.bsky.social
Asst Supt T & L, Education Consultant and Author of Significant72: Unleashing the Power of Relationships in Today’s Schools. http://www.drivelearning.org
Teach for Twenty
Research shows that focused, 20-minute learning episodes match the brain’s natural attention rhythms and maximize retention.
Short bursts of instruction, followed by processing or movement, help reset attention and strengthen memory. It’s not less learning—it’s smarter learning.
Research shows that focused, 20-minute learning episodes match the brain’s natural attention rhythms and maximize retention.
Short bursts of instruction, followed by processing or movement, help reset attention and strengthen memory. It’s not less learning—it’s smarter learning.
October 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Teach for Twenty
Research shows that focused, 20-minute learning episodes match the brain’s natural attention rhythms and maximize retention.
Short bursts of instruction, followed by processing or movement, help reset attention and strengthen memory. It’s not less learning—it’s smarter learning.
Research shows that focused, 20-minute learning episodes match the brain’s natural attention rhythms and maximize retention.
Short bursts of instruction, followed by processing or movement, help reset attention and strengthen memory. It’s not less learning—it’s smarter learning.
In learning, photos and visuals work the same way. They turn abstract ideas into concrete memories. A single image can trigger a story, recall a lesson, or reignite an emotion long after words fade.
Want learning to last? Let Ss see it- through photos, sketches, diagrams, and visual journaling.
Want learning to last? Let Ss see it- through photos, sketches, diagrams, and visual journaling.
October 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
In learning, photos and visuals work the same way. They turn abstract ideas into concrete memories. A single image can trigger a story, recall a lesson, or reignite an emotion long after words fade.
Want learning to last? Let Ss see it- through photos, sketches, diagrams, and visual journaling.
Want learning to last? Let Ss see it- through photos, sketches, diagrams, and visual journaling.
Put the AWE in AWESOME!
Awe isn’t just a feeling—it’s a cognitive reset.
When students experience awe—a stunning science demo, a powerful story, a breathtaking idea—their sense of self shrinks just enough for curiosity to grow.
#Awe #ScienceOfLearning #Curiosity #PositivePsychology #Education
Awe isn’t just a feeling—it’s a cognitive reset.
When students experience awe—a stunning science demo, a powerful story, a breathtaking idea—their sense of self shrinks just enough for curiosity to grow.
#Awe #ScienceOfLearning #Curiosity #PositivePsychology #Education
October 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Put the AWE in AWESOME!
Awe isn’t just a feeling—it’s a cognitive reset.
When students experience awe—a stunning science demo, a powerful story, a breathtaking idea—their sense of self shrinks just enough for curiosity to grow.
#Awe #ScienceOfLearning #Curiosity #PositivePsychology #Education
Awe isn’t just a feeling—it’s a cognitive reset.
When students experience awe—a stunning science demo, a powerful story, a breathtaking idea—their sense of self shrinks just enough for curiosity to grow.
#Awe #ScienceOfLearning #Curiosity #PositivePsychology #Education
When Students Become the Teachers…
One of the most powerful ways to deepen understanding is to flip the roles. In reciprocal teaching, students take turns leading discussions using four strategies:
-Predict
-Question
-Clarify
-Summarize
Learning doubles when teaching begins!
One of the most powerful ways to deepen understanding is to flip the roles. In reciprocal teaching, students take turns leading discussions using four strategies:
-Predict
-Question
-Clarify
-Summarize
Learning doubles when teaching begins!
October 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
When Students Become the Teachers…
One of the most powerful ways to deepen understanding is to flip the roles. In reciprocal teaching, students take turns leading discussions using four strategies:
-Predict
-Question
-Clarify
-Summarize
Learning doubles when teaching begins!
One of the most powerful ways to deepen understanding is to flip the roles. In reciprocal teaching, students take turns leading discussions using four strategies:
-Predict
-Question
-Clarify
-Summarize
Learning doubles when teaching begins!
Last week, I spoke with a principal who gave me some wonderful feedback. Several of his teachers have adopted the daily practice I suggested, and the results have been remarkable—he described seeing an ‘almost instant sense of belonging’ develop among students.
September 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Last week, I spoke with a principal who gave me some wonderful feedback. Several of his teachers have adopted the daily practice I suggested, and the results have been remarkable—he described seeing an ‘almost instant sense of belonging’ develop among students.
Quickly revisiting and reflecting on successful moments of the week has a greater impact than most people think. Slow down and take a couple of minutes to savor those success.
September 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Quickly revisiting and reflecting on successful moments of the week has a greater impact than most people think. Slow down and take a couple of minutes to savor those success.
Social emotional learning is so important but often overlooked and not included are gratitude practices.
The Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley has amazing gratitude resources- check them out: ggsc.berkeley.edu/search?q=Gra...
The Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley has amazing gratitude resources- check them out: ggsc.berkeley.edu/search?q=Gra...
September 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Social emotional learning is so important but often overlooked and not included are gratitude practices.
The Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley has amazing gratitude resources- check them out: ggsc.berkeley.edu/search?q=Gra...
The Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley has amazing gratitude resources- check them out: ggsc.berkeley.edu/search?q=Gra...
Retrieval, the key to long term memory, is missing in most classrooms.
September 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Retrieval, the key to long term memory, is missing in most classrooms.
In addition to helping build relationships, connection and a sense of belonging- greetings at the door increase engagement by 27%. By far one of the easiest ways to do this!
September 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In addition to helping build relationships, connection and a sense of belonging- greetings at the door increase engagement by 27%. By far one of the easiest ways to do this!
Turning chores into choices is one of the best ways to build autonomy. So many ways we can do this in schools for both students and staff.
September 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Turning chores into choices is one of the best ways to build autonomy. So many ways we can do this in schools for both students and staff.
I’ve witnessed the incredible power that emerges when both staff and students focus on their strengths. In nearly every session I lead on building relationships in schools, I highlight the value of the VIA Character Strengths Assessment.
Explore it here: www.viacharacter.org.
Explore it here: www.viacharacter.org.
September 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I’ve witnessed the incredible power that emerges when both staff and students focus on their strengths. In nearly every session I lead on building relationships in schools, I highlight the value of the VIA Character Strengths Assessment.
Explore it here: www.viacharacter.org.
Explore it here: www.viacharacter.org.
Not formative assessment…FOR ME-tive Assessment!
It’s for you- to change instruction!
It’s for you- to change instruction!
September 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Not formative assessment…FOR ME-tive Assessment!
It’s for you- to change instruction!
It’s for you- to change instruction!
Too often as a teacher I turned to the same couple of students to run things to the office or serve as my lead helpers. I didn’t think about the invisible message I was sending, “these are the only students I trust.”
Every student deserves to feel like the teacher’s favorite.
Every student deserves to feel like the teacher’s favorite.
September 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Too often as a teacher I turned to the same couple of students to run things to the office or serve as my lead helpers. I didn’t think about the invisible message I was sending, “these are the only students I trust.”
Every student deserves to feel like the teacher’s favorite.
Every student deserves to feel like the teacher’s favorite.
Daily practice early and often helps ingrain routines and rituals and makes learn better for all as the year goes on!
August 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Daily practice early and often helps ingrain routines and rituals and makes learn better for all as the year goes on!
Savoring positive moments isn’t just nice to have - it’s a game-changer for our overall well-being and resilience. When we slow down to fully appreciate good experiences, we’re literally rewiring our brains to notice and remember more of life’s bright spots.
August 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Savoring positive moments isn’t just nice to have - it’s a game-changer for our overall well-being and resilience. When we slow down to fully appreciate good experiences, we’re literally rewiring our brains to notice and remember more of life’s bright spots.
Try this personally, with colleagues as a starter at PLCs or with students!
August 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Try this personally, with colleagues as a starter at PLCs or with students!
August 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Strong student-teacher relationships are the heartbeat of learning. When students feel seen, safe, and supported, they engage more, misbehave less, and believe in their potential. Connection isn’t extra—it’s essential. #Significant72 #BeSignificant
August 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Strong student-teacher relationships are the heartbeat of learning. When students feel seen, safe, and supported, they engage more, misbehave less, and believe in their potential. Connection isn’t extra—it’s essential. #Significant72 #BeSignificant
