Charlotte Hawkins

October 3, 2024
Ever feel overwhelmed by students asking, “What did I miss yesterday?” Discover how the “Ask Three Before Me” strategy can transform your classroom dynamics, encouraging students to use new strategies for self-actualization. This simple yet effective routine can help you manage missed lessons and promote independent problem-solving among your students.
October 3, 2024
Does the key to deeper understanding and stronger connections lie in a simple shift in how we listen? In this piece, discover how a Harvard initiative’s thinking routine can transform classroom interactions and inspire genuine engagement. Dive into the process of “Think, Pair, Share” and learn how it can revolutionize the way students communicate and learn from each other.
October 3, 2024
What if the way you see the world could be transformed by a simple shift in perspective? In this article, Charlotte Hawkins challenges you to uncover hidden layers and unexpected details in everyday objects. This intriguing method promises to change how you interpret and connect with the world around you, one small revelation at a time.
September 10, 2024
Moving to learn is at the heart of the Name, Describe, Act thinking routine from Harvard Project Zero's visible thinking routines toolbox. Name, describe, act can be used across the curriculum as a kinesthetic experience that helps students process new and difficult information.
September 10, 2024
Use this thinking routine to practice identifying and overcoming imposter syndrome, embrace growth mindset, and understand how compass points serves as a practical tool in diverse contexts, including classroom practices and professional development.
May 20, 2024
Charlotte Hawkins describes the importance of collaboration and communication in groups beginning at a young age. Read to see how to structure group projects in your classroom to lead your students to success!
April 15, 2024
Charlotte Hawkins describes how the thinking routine called “The 3 Whys” helped her students think more deeply about the petroglyphs carved in Nine Mile Canyon.
March 12, 2024
Charlotte Hawkins elaborates on how curiosity is important to a child's development and learning and explains how providing opportunities for curiosity can benefit your teaching.
February 28, 2024
Your students are learning important new information daily. Charlotte Hawkins describes how taking the time to let students reflect on their learning "I used to think...Now I think..." helps them understand the learning process more fully.
February 6, 2024
Charlotte Hawkins describes the importance of asking students firsthand about their learning experiences to allow them to review and clarify their plans in education. These questions help teachers not only learn what their students think, but how they think.