Lessons that get kids’ brains sweating.
Welcome to Byrdseed! I'm Ian Byrd and I help teachers write lessons that get kids' brains sweating! This site is 12 years old and is packed with 448 articles! The best way to dive in is through the mailing list.
Check Out My Differentiation Principles
These are my biggest ideas about differentiation. Before we start crafting lessons, we need to think about our students in the right way.
Want to implement Depth and Complexity
A powerful framework for differentiating that works with all content, works with all ages, is easy to get started with, and gives you room to grow. The hype is real.
Want some Recommended resources?
Books, websites, apps, and tools that you'll find useful, including some fantastic reader roundups!
Want to know about Social Emotional Needs?
When we pay attention to academics, but not to our students' social emotional needs, we're missing half of the picture.