Closing the Empathy Gap: Lead Like a Teacher Sneak Peek
The following book excerpt is reprinted from Lead Like a Teacher: How to Elevate Expertise in Your...
Restaurant Rush: Learning Area and Perimeter
Grade level: 4th-6th grade
Duration: 90 minutes
Objective: Students will understand and apply the...
Rent vs. Own: A Real-World Math Lesson
Grade level: 6th - 7th Grade
Duration: 90 Minutes
Subject: Math
Objective:
Students will understand the...
Pros and Cons of Student Mentors
Mentorship is an incredibly underrated tool. Well used, it has the power to change lives for the better. Student mentor...
5 Ways to Foster Inclusivity on Campus
One of the most important goals for any campus is to create a learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and...
10 Ways Administration can be More Visible to Students
There’s something about seeing leaders in person and connecting with them that brings comfort and...
Why Students Should Be Allowed to Re-Do Their Work
Do you believe in second chances?
We consistently grade students on their performance through...
6 Ways to Empower Your Minority Students
Empowering minority students is a key part of creating a fair and inclusive educational environment. These...
Outdated School Policies, Try These 5 Instead
From attendance to bullying, school policies are a crucial component of any educational institution, as they...
10 Famous Teachers
Throughout history, many influential teachers have left a lasting impact on the field of education. From developing innovative teaching...
Art: Torn Paper Landscape
Grade Level: 3rd-5th Grade
Subject: Visual Arts
Duration: 60 Minutes
Objective:
Students will learn how to create a...
Seven Top Pet Peeves for Teachers (And How to Fix Them)
When I was teaching creative writing to high schoolers, one activity we did always got a lot of...
Making It: Tips for a Springtime Reset
Believe it or not, spring is upon us. While the month of March tends to feel like a rollercoaster with wild weather...
Get to the Point: Using Money to Teach Decimals
Subject:
Math
Grades:
4th and 5th
Lesson Objective:
By the end of this lesson, your students about...
Why Spirit Week is a Problem
Teaching kids to have pride in the schools they attend is a pervasive custom, manifesting in the form of mascots, school colors...
Teaching Cultural Sensitivity with The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
SUBJECT
Reading and social studies
GRADES
1st through 3rd grade...
Moving Beyond the Dichotomy: Implementing a Balanced Approach to Teaching and Learning
The literature provides a wealth of research studies that sharply...
Jet Setter: Budgeting Your Dream Vacation
Subject:
Math.
Grade:
4 (You can adapt it for higher grades)
Lesson Objective:
To teach students how to...
5 Field Trips for 5th Graders
Teachers know organizing an enjoyable, informative, low-cost field trip for their 5th-grade class can be challenging....
3 Strategies to Help Your Slow Workers
As a teacher, you want to make sure no child is left behind. Unfortunately, this is not always the case since...