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
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How to Make Teaching Grammar Meaningful and Engaging
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TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
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Strategies for Back to School Success during In-Person and Online Learning
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Tips for Teaching on Block Schedule During Distance Learning
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Simple Ways Teachers Can Support the Emotional Health of Students
We all have difficult times in our lives, but 2020 has been hard for everyone. This year has been filled with challenges such as Covid-19,
Easy to Implement Ideas for Teaching Remotely
Do you know the key to successful remote teaching? After doing it online for four weeks, I can’t say that I’m an expert, but I
How to Thrive During Student Teaching (for Teacher Interns AND Mentor Teachers)
Student Teaching…it’s an essential element of every college teaching program and an important experience for both the mentor teacher and the pre-service teacher! For student
How to Keep High School Students Focused When They’re Distracted
High school life is busy…last week our school celebrated homecoming, and as usual, everyone was distracted by “dress-up” days, evening activities (class competitions, a talent
End of the Year Survival – Choose Your Battles
As the school year comes closer to an end, teachers and students are tired. The end of the year is in sight but there are