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
Summer’s are to teachers what the off-season is to any athlete. It’s a time to rest and enjoy some downtime. But it is also a time to prepare for a new season. For athletes, the off-season is when they train, watch old videos of themselves and learn new skills. Okay,
Do you ever call a student by the wrong name? Or forget to bring your kids to a scheduled school assembly? It happens! We make mistakes! But what if I told you there were common mistakes teachers make in the classroom that not only make our lives harder, but that
Have you ever googled the teaching standards you need to teach and wondered “but where does it say how to do this?” Maybe you’ve asked someone or searched “what is curriculum mapping” and ended up more confused by the answer you got. The truth is, we aren’t taught how to
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of the school year on Zoom? Whether you are teaching on Zoom, in-person, or hybrid, chances are you were leading a virtual classroom at some point this year. This means….you and your students deserve a celebration! We have all