I know this is something new, but first grade was talking about designing a driving question around each of our Everyday Math units. The units already include lessons on a variety of topics, and if we could design a question that would require knowledge of each of those topics, the students could then figure out what they would need to learn to answer the question or solve the problem, and that could then guide us through each unit.

Not to go against the grain, but I found this article interesting, especially given all the high-tech parents. As we continue to integrate technology, it's important to remember that technology is not what makes good teaching and that we need to constantly evaluate what is appropriate for our children.