Education
Using Portfolios for Assessment and Year-End Passages
Explore how to use portfolios as a means of assessment and how to use them to prepare students for Passage Presentations.
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Journal
Traditions and Dream Seeds
Not every tradition deserves to live forever, but I find myself taking comfort in the traditions I keep in my classroom teaching and personal life. The continuity serves as a reminder that as many things change, many things also remain the same.
Journal
Teacher Guilt - You're Allowed to Flip the Switch to "Off".
If you are a teacher you know that there is always more to do. Early on in my career, a colleague advised me to rest and take care of myself. When I take that advice it always pays off.
Teaching
How To Help Students Overcome Procrastination - Video, Tips, and Resources
Help students get more done and avoid the dark playground.
Journal
When We Take Care Of Our Children We Take Care Of Our Future
With rapidly rotating news cycles, I hope we don't lose sight of how important schools are to the fabric of our society. Our pandemic experience has revealed this to be true.
T.G.I.F.
T.G.I.F Newsletter - Truancy, Finances and Ozone
In this edition: Post pandemic truancy, financial literacy books, and North Shore Betty.
Education
Teaching and Learning About the Ozone Layer
Explore the ozone layer, CFCs, and the Montreal Protocol.
Journal
Find Something You Love then Do Something About It
When in doubt, find something you love and then do something about it.
Education
It's Better World Day 2022
I teach at an EL Education School [https://eleducation.org/]. Every year on May 6th all of the schools participate in Better World Day. Here's a snippet from the EL Education website. > Better World Day is an annual, national event showcasing student learning that contributes to a
T.G.I.F.
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Calm, Clear, and Kind
In this edition: Technology during the pandemic, importance of high school sports, and what students want from their teachers.
Teaching
End The Year With Engaging STEM Challenges - Free Mousetrap Cars and Paper Bridge Challenges For Teachers
Here are a few STEM/STEAM challenges I've used in the past that worked quite well. I'll include a PDF version and a Word version in case you'd like to change it to suit your needs. These activities provide an opportunity for students to grapple with and strengthen their growth mindset.
Teaching
Three Lessons Learned While Painting That Transfer To Teaching
Here's what I learned while painting houses that transfer to teaching.