The Danger of Saying, “I Don’t Do Math”
The way teachers talk about other subjects and about education in general matters. Words carry both direct and indirect meanings, and students often pick up on both of them. Being…
6 Simple Ways to Make Test Prep Activities Less Boring
State testing season is upon us…or maybe not? Perhaps you’re one of those teachers who plans ahead and incorporates best practice test prep activities all year long. Either way, test…
7 Simple Secrets for Success with Discussion Based Literature Circles
Getting ready to begin student-led literature circles? Literature circles are the perfect opportunity to combine reading, writing, speaking, and listening in an authentic way! But, sometimes the broad nature and…
6 Easy Ways to Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Are parent-teacher conferences in your near future? Getting organized is important. It can be challenging to communicate everything you want guardians to know in a short 10 or 15 minute…
My Favorite End-of-Class Routine Ideas: Calming the Chaos
What do your students do at the end of the class period? Do those last few minutes ever feel chaotic or unorganized? Without a structured routine, students will often line…
Meaningful Ways to End the School Year
School’s out for summer! Well, not quite. But, the thought of summer break typically stirs butterflies in both teachers’ and students’ stomachs. Those flutters of excitement are nothing to feel…
10 Simple Ways to Engage Quiet Students
You’ve just asked one of the most thought-provoking questions of your teaching career, and you look out upon a sea of faces with anticipation. Fully expecting students to exude wonder…
6 Simple Routines to Ease into a New Semester
Does the thought of starting a new semester have you ready to dive under a blanket, binge-watch your favorite Netflix series, and cuddle up with a bowl of popcorn? A…
What is Meaningful Homework?
What is meaningful homework? In middle and high school, stereotypical visions of students weighed down by heavy backpacks and up all hours of the night completing packets and studying for…
How to Create Classroom Norms with Students
Inside: Students need to learn how to take charge of their learning. This involves developing independence and metacognition…along with some focused classroom norms that give students a voice. I taught…
12 Ways to Build a Virtual Classroom Community
Inside: There’s no secret ingredient to building a virtual classroom community. Every teacher will find approaches that work best for his or her own personality and teaching style. Hopefully, these…
3 Digital Skills to Model in the Secondary Classroom
Inside this post: Whether you’re teaching in a virtual, blended, or brick and mortar setting, middle and high school students NEED digital citizenship lessons. In this post, find some of…
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