Reimagining the “After-the-Test” Slump
Whether it’s a few days or several weeks, many teachers dread the remaining calendar pages after standardized testing is over. There is often a
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Build Your Trashketball Arena in 15 Minutes
From Trash Can to Tournament So, you’ve downloaded your Trashketball Madness Brackets, you’ve got your review game ready to project, and your students are buzzing
Effortless Classroom Management: Tips & Tricks for Teachers
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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
TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
Oh, no! It’s back-to-school season—time for secondary teachers to greet new students, establish routines, run team builders, and transform classrooms into welcoming spaces. With pressure
Secondary Back-to-School Strategies for a Successful Year
No matter whether you’re a brand-new educator or a 30-year veteran, every teacher hopes to begin the school year on the right track. In teacher
Strategies for Teaching Online and Hybrid Classes in Secondary ELA
Adapting your teaching for online or hybrid learning doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Many tried-and-true instructional strategies from traditional classrooms—especially block schedules—can be successfully transitioned
Supporting Secondary Student Mental Health: SEL Strategies That Work for Middle and High School
As secondary educators, our work reaches far beyond academic standards. We know that emotion directly impacts cognition—a student who is overwhelmed by stress, personal dilemmas,