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 over 12 years old and is packed with 470 articles! The best way to dive in is through the mailing list.
Online Video Event Lesson Makeovers!
Rather than speak at conferences, I asked folks to send me samples of lessons. I did my best to upgrade them.
Check Out These Principles of Differentiation
Before we start crafting lessons, we need to think about how our students actually learn. These are a few BIG ideas.
Some Specific Lesson Examples
Oh just a couple hundred specific examples of lessons that will get kids' brains sweating.
Get Started With 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.