“I want to create unit topics that get my students excited, but I’m not creative enough to think of cool ideas.” I heard this from a teacher friend recently and it got me thinking. Why does she think this? Is it true that there are creative people and noncreative people?
Have you ever searched for terms on Google, such as “what is curriculum planning” into Google, only to b redirected by site after site? You may find some tips from one site here, another one there., but you never get a clear answer. This ends up with you, sorta just
Planning. Lesson planning. Curriculum planning. Do any of these words send shivers down your spine? Do they provide a visceral feeling? Planning for teachers is often a dreaded task. Most teachers would say they wish they could skip the planning part and just teach. But why is planning important for
School is almost over! Perhaps someone has posted a countdown in the staff room. Maybe you’ve pulled out your favorite work-appropriate summer dresses! Good vibes all around! But before you send off your kiddies and pull out the pool floaties, there are some things I recommend you do. Not only
When we think of myths, we think of princesses, dragons, and lessons that were learned the hard way. But what if there are myths that we have been told about the best way to teach? I don’t know about you, but I went into teaching because I wanted to work
Depending on what time of year you are reading this, you definitely felt a certain type of way when you saw the words “new school year” in the title of this blog post. Whether you are a brand-spanking new teacher, or a seasoned vet in the classroom, we are always