Teaching
Using Six Word Memoirs in the Classroom
Use Six-Word Memoirs to build community, analyze characters, and summarize concepts.
Personal Development
Digging into the Bullet Journal Method to Organize My Teaching Life
Now in my 24th year of teaching, I have managed to become more efficient and productive but feel like I could be doing something more. My kids are older and school stress and responsibility are amping up. I'm hopeful that the Bullet Journal Method can help me out.
Education
7 Great Resources That Will Help Students Develop Their Self-Regulation Skills
Teaching students how to self-regulate opens the door to academic achievement.
Education
How Teachers and Students Can Use Solitude and Reflection to Achieve Personal Greatness
Using solitude and reflection to become "one percent better" each day.
Weekly Report
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Listening to Teachers and Meta-Awareness
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include listening to teachers and meta-awareness.
Teaching
On Slowing Down
Don't let the desire for speed negatively affect your experiences.
Teaching
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.
Journal
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
TGIF
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.
Education
Using Emojis in the Classroom - Teaching and Learning Resources
Tips and resources on how to use Emojis in the classroom.
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.
Education
What are the Benefits of Teaching Students to Think About Their Thinking - Metacognition
Explore the benefits of teaching students to think about their thinking and strategies to build metacognition.