Continuity Over Packing it in: The Case for Looping Up with Your Students
As teachers we are focused on the emotional impact we had with our students. We...
Recognizing Burnout of High Achieving Students
We've all met students whose performance suddenly drops. Burnout can happen to any student, but it is...
Are Student Teachers Learning Outdated Teaching Methods?
Teaching methods have stayed practically the same for millennia. The teacher/professor stands in...
10 of the Best School Spirit Day Ideas
Many students and teachers take part in something really exciting: Spirit Days! In most US schools, Spirit Days have...
New Teacher Series Part 1: To-Do List
On my first day of teaching 22 years ago, my legs could not stop shaking. The adrenaline rush was overpowering, as...
Summer Reading: Yes or No
Like most kids in America, my children have summer reading homework to complete before they head back to school in August. Last...
Changing Schools: Six Questions to Ask
Many years ago, I accepted a job at a school without even seeing the inside of the building. While I do not regret...
Click-Click: A Science Themed Picture Scavenger Hunt
Take your science lesson outdoors with a fun science-themed picture scavenger hunt. You can adapt...
5 Ways to Incorporate Imaginative Play in Your Classroom
Integrating creative imagination in the classroom allows students to come up with scenarios they...
Why Encouraging Your Admin to Visit Your Classroom is Important for You and Your Students
Your administrator gets a better idea of how you teach and how the...
Getting Rid of Homework to Encourage Being a Kid
After a long day in class and countless hours handling various school duties, you might wonder: "Is it okay...
3 Ways to Support a Lack Luster Student Teacher
Like students, student teachers' learning capabilities vary. Some student teachers understand concepts...
5 Ways to Use Lego in the Classroom
Lego bricks are one of the most popular toys among children and adults. The sets are fun, challenging, and thought-...
3 Duties Teachers Wish They Could Do Away With
A recent survey from the National Education Association shockingly revealed that 55% of US educators are...
5 Ways to Teach Students About Plagiarism
As a teacher, you may already know what plagiarism involves, but the same can't be said for students. For this...
7 Brain Breaks for High School Students
As a teacher, you will sometimes observe students having difficulty paying attention in class. In some cases, the...
Paging Dr. Novel: Character Autopsies
Subject: English Language - Literature
Grade: 6 (You can adapt the plan for older students)
Lesson Objective: To...
Making Quadrangle Maps: A Hobbit's Journey in Topography
Subject: Geography
Grade: 6–8 (Suitable for higher grades too, and any other series or story with...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Science of Recycling
Students should understand the significance of reducing waste, reusing, and recycling items to protect the...
The Rise of Hover-Free Teaching: Creating a Student-Driven Classroom
I used to be afraid to let any tiny detail of instruction go unattended. Each daily...