Being More than a Teacher
Using whiteboards in the classroom has been the norm at least in the last 20 years. It is nice and neat to use and it’s fun to write on. Also, a DIY classroom whiteboard is an easy way to transform your virtual teaching and learning space. Knowing this, a few teachers in a former building […]
Teacher self-care has always been a hot topic in the education field. Now more than ever, with the recent global health crisis the importance of self-care has been at the forefront. Frustration and tired, teachers had to be able to pivot from traditional teaching in the classroom to virtual online teaching at a moment’s notice. […]
After being a substitute teacher for over two years, I knew exactly what I needed to add in my sub binder. My first few years of teaching, I just created a sub folder and would stuff extra lesson plans and various worksheets in there that I thought would work well. I honestly didn’t know I […]
At the beginning of every school year and possibly in the Spring, will be the parent-teacher conference. These conferences are important to give parents valuable information about how their student is doing academically, social, and emotionally at school. The parent-teacher conference meetings are designed to help each student bring greater success to their academics. What […]
Years ago when I did student teaching, my cooperating teacher had me observe classroom rules, routines, and procedures from a variety of teachers. This was one of the single most important things she had me do. It was an effective task where I was able to observe and note not just how I wanted my […]
After reaching out to almost 1,000 teachers from various grade levels and content areas, the number one teacher challenge they have: How to get students engaged or motivated in the classroom? I’m going into my 10th year teaching middle school. Before that I usually taught at alternative schools, where “at-risk” at-hope students would attend. Often […]