For over 50 years, Bruce Ratcliffe has been demonstrating that learning should be engaging. His unique approach centers around student thinking, fostering an environment where students actively explore their learning and uncover their true selves. Now, he’s sharing his playbook to help other teachers create that same environment in their classrooms.
He’s the guy who helps students enjoy learning, and he’s got a legion of former students and a stack of news clippings to prove it. He even invented the patented Math Magic Blocks to make learning math feel like a game. A local legend and a master teacher, Bruce is still in the classroom at Edison High School in Fresno, California, sparking curiosity one student at a time.
ideas to implement in your own classroom:
five year letter project (56 pages)
ISBN: 979-8-9900290-0-2
What if one day in your classroom could change a student's life? For decades, veteran teacher Bruce Ratcliffe has been doing just that with a simple, yet profound, project: The Five Year Letter. This book is the story of that project—a lesson where students write to their future selves, only to receive their own words, hopes, and dreams in the mail five years later.
From the incredible story of Bruce's fine-tuning the project to the heartwarming reactions of students receiving their long-lost letters, this book is more than a lesson plan; it's a testament to the enduring power of a teacher's influence.
Pre-order your copy today and bring this unforgettable journey of reflection and connection to your own classroom.
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"Math Magic Blocks" are a pedagogical tool designed to transform the way students learn math by making it more concrete and interactive.
The blocks are designed to represent numbers quantitatively by mass, allowing students to explore mathematical concepts like addition and multiplication through physical manipulation.
Math Magic Blocks are available to order now. For more information, reach out to bruce@bruceratcliffe.com.