Effortless Classroom Management: Tips & Tricks for Teachers
Who has the time to deal with complicated classroom management activities? Not me! However, it’s important to acknowledge that effective classroom management and building a
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Managing Students During Trashketball Games
Trashketball games can be incredibly engaging and beneficial for students. However, managing a classroom full of energetic students during these activities can sometimes pose a
How to Make Teaching Grammar Meaningful and Engaging
Do you dread teaching grammar? Do your students struggle to understand it? If so, let me help you make it engaging and meaningful for your
Bring Joy into Your ELA Classroom
Assessment, rigor, data analysis, text complexity: These are the buzzwords in education today. All of this emphasis on accountability can unfortunately make learning dreary and
Pique Student Interest with Banned Books
It’s true that many teens are notoriously rebellious and can be difficult to teach at times. However, a strategic teacher can tap into their desire
TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
Oh, no! It’s back to school, and time for teachers to greet their new students, create routines, complete team builders, and make their classrooms welcoming.
Strategies for Back to School Success during In-Person and Online Learning
No matter whether you’re a brand-new teacher or 30-year veteran, every teacher hopes to begin the school year on track to have success. In teacher
Make More Awesome Connections to American Literature with These TED Talks
Students need teachers to make learning relevant and engaging, and one excellent tool for this is the use of TED Talks. I’ve been teaching American
Make Distance Learning Engaging with Virtual Trashketball Games
Did you know that high school students adore trashketball? Even though the game is played more often in middle school, it’s one of the best
Tips for Teaching on Block Schedule During Distance Learning
Although I’ve taught on a block schedule for 17 years and have many strategies in my teacher toolbox, the pandemic has made me rethink how