Have you ever thought about all the teaching experience we have between us? Lots of experienced teachers read this blog — that’s a bunch of knowledge about education all in one spot. Now, I think this graphic does a nice job explaining three things needed to survive as a teacher, but I’m sure you have…
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Five Simple End-of-the-Year Tips
Spring break is behind you, and each day is a day closer to summer vacation. So how are you feeling? Upbeat? Thankful? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? A mishmash of these emotions and more? I’ve known teachers who cruise through the end of the school year without breaking a sweat. Trust me—I was never able to pull this…
Springtime Behavior Solutions
Yippee, skippee—spring is on its way! I’m so ready for the promise of sunny skies and delightfully warm temps. Just thinking about spring makes me want to shed my shoes and do a wild and crazy happy dance! Hmmmm, right now you’re probably thinking “Wow, I’m glad she’s not in my classroom.” :+) The truth…
Do You Understand?
There have been times during my student career—times that really stand out—when I didn’t understand what was going on in the classroom: in third grade, when I was put in a high math group; in a European literature class in high school, when discussing Crime and Punishment; in that 8 AM philosophy class my freshman…
Burnout!
Classroom management is one of the main reasons for job burnout and attrition in first-year teachers. I remember that first year of teaching; as classroom management goes, it wasn’t pretty. There was pulling of hair and gnashing of teeth and wails of frustration—and that was me in the car on the way home from work…
Classroom Prep Challenge
Okay, teachers! I’m putting together a list of the top ten tips for setting up a classroom at the start of the school year. And I need your help. Send me one tip, two tips, or more that will help other teachers stay cool, calm, and confident as they set up their classrooms for a new…