As we prepare for the upcoming school year, distance learning is the new reality for many teachers and students. As discussed in my previous post, setting expectations for digital learning is very important. Another skill that is necessary to teach, model, and review is how to appropriately have discussions in a virtual setting. As an …
Distance learning is the new reality for many schools around the world bringing a whole new level of anxiety for many teachers. As teachers adjust to this new form of education, many thoughts race through their heads: How will I teach my students so they are actively engaged? How will I make sure that my …
Wouldn’t it be nice if all students behaved according to our expectations? Ideally, yes! However, the reality is quite different. When I take a step back and reflect on best teaching practices, the use of behavior charts is not on my list. Behavior charts advertise students’ daily behavior to the class and any visitors that …
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Is School Fun? You might be wondering why I would ask such a question. With the beginning of the school year approaching, I began reminiscing about my first year of teaching. Although it was over twenty years ago, I can remember it very vividly. My class was created two weeks after school began. My principal, …
It is summer and the biggest teacher dilemma has occurred. You walk into any Target, Walmart, and/or Office Depot and you get smacked with back to school supplies. Do you scream, run away, cry, or jump for joy? If you are a teacher, you probably do all of the above. You scream (probably inside your …
