Resources and Discussion About Education
I believe that teaching students problem solving is one of the most important skills a teacher can instill. The trick is finding a way for students to solve relevant problems, in a fun way that gives students ownership over their solution. The Future City Design Unit is, in my opinion, a great combination of problem … Continue reading Future City Design Unit
Teaching the MYP Design Cycle can be overwhelming at first! The MYP Design cycle includes 4 steps. Learn what they are, and how to save time.
It’s no secret that many teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies each year. #clearthelists is a call to action to directly address this issue. Teachers are creating their own unique classroom lists - usually through Amazon - and relying on the kindness and generosity of strangers to help them fulfill their classroom supply … Continue reading Create Your Classroom Wish List with #ClearTheLists
It’s that time of the year - summer is rolling in, college students are soon to become graduates, and prospective teachers are smiling as they receive their very first job offer! Teaching isn’t easy - so to help make your first teaching job a successful one, here are 11 Tips for New Teachers. 1 - … Continue reading 11 Tips for New Teachers
Are you looking for a fun way to reinforce single digit addition? Are you looking for an educational game you can play as a reward in your class? Do you want to challenge your students with their learning, or support their needs in a fun way? Do you want to feed juice and cupcakes to … Continue reading Unicorn Party – A Primary Math Game
Do you play games? If you’re like me, you probably answered yes. Even if you’re not (you should try them, they're fun), your students almost certainly play games. Fortnite, Soccer, NBA2k19 - these games and sports fill the lives of the students we teach. Often times these games get a bad rap. Games can be … Continue reading The Capability of Games
Around this time each summer, I write a summer reflection on my teaching career, and what my goals are for the upcoming year. Usually I do this in my personal notebook, but this year I decided I would publish mine here - mostly, to encourage others to do so. I’ve found it to be a … Continue reading My Summer Reflection
Congratulations! You’ve got a job as a new teacher! Welcome to a fulfilling, challenging, noble, stressful, and ultimately rewarding profession! You, like many other new teachers, are probably asking yourself: I'm a Teacher - Now What? Compiled below is the I’m a Teacher - Now What Guide - a short list of resources and advice … Continue reading I’m a Teacher – Now What
I was given a new morning duty at my school this year - outside bus duty. At first I was a little bummed, as my previous duties included parent drop off and hallway supervision. I felt I was able to build relationships and be a positive influence on our students and families in these previous … Continue reading The Power of Hello
I love teaching on the last day of school. Sure, the summer is right around the corner. My grading is (mostly) complete. Together my students and I celebrate our accomplishments. But there is one thing I love most on this final day of school. Students choose their lesson on the last day of school. Teaching … Continue reading Teaching on the Last Day
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