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Eight Ways to Build Relationships with Students to Start the School Year Off Right
One of the best investments of time a teacher can make is to build relationships with their students. When student/teacher relationships are strong students learn more and teachers are happier.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - New Teachers, New School Year, and WOOP
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include advice for new teachers, tips for setting the tone for a new school year, and tips for self-improvement.
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Authentic Positivity
While toxic positivity isn't helpful, I hope our society doesn't become jaded. Positivity is essential and powerful. I just returned from a Michael Franti concert. His music, attitude, affect, and words were contagious. Teaching these last few years has been extra challenging. I attempted to repel
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Student-Driven, Finishing, and Meditation
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include making classrooms student-driven, finishing tasks, and meditation.
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Summertime Challenges Are Set - What Are The Benefits
Overcoming challenges has many benefits. Here are a few of my favorites.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Inquiry Pizza, Social Media, and Double the Stress
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include students steering assessment, social media use, and the stress of teaching.
Education
Using Emojis in the Classroom - Teaching and Learning Resources
Tips and resources on how to use Emojis in the classroom.
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Goal Update - June 2022
Here is my goal report for the month of June.
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T.G.I.F Newsletter - Student Achievement, Dreams, and Fear
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include student achievement, dreams, and fear.
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Free Resource Database For Teachers
This database includes an extensive education technology list with links, useful Chrome extensions for teachers, STEM Challenges, and More! It's updated regularly.
Education
July 1st International Joke Day - Here Are Some Teaching and Learning Resources For Using Humor In The Classroom
I have the same silly jokes I tell every year. Humor breaks things up and often elicits some great 8th grader eye rolls. Here are some teaching and learning resources for using humor in the classroom.