THE TEACHER AS A PERSON Assumes ownership for the classroom and the students’ success Uses personal experiences as examples in teaching Understands feelings of students Communicates clearly Admits to mistakes and corrects them immediately Thinks about and reflects on practice Displays a sense of humor Dresses appropriately for […]
Basic Supplies Pencils (colored & standard), pens, crayons, markers, notebook paper, tape, index cards, poster board, notebooks, folders, erasers, construction paper, and scissors. You’ll probably come up with your own, personal list as well! Filing Cabinets/Boxes Use plastic tubs or cardboard filing boxes to store holiday projects, art […]
In the U.S., millions of middle and high school students attend schools that don’t match the reality of their lives. By their teenage years, young people should be solving complex problems, thinking critically about tough concepts, and communicating their ideas effectively. Yet, our schools are organized to be […]
For most teachers, the last days of school are a frantic sprint of classroom tidying, teary goodbyes, and messy end-of-year parties. Teachers are usually too tired or too excited or too busy to take time for reflection. I get it; you really do have to track down that […]
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Dating and teaching have more in common than you might think. When you’re in the classroom, you’re not just teaching. You have to be resourceful, quick on your feet, interesting, entertaining, supportive, firm but fair, a life coach, a stand-up comedian, a friend and mentor, and more. Dating […]
There are many elements to consider as you plan for the next school year. You always review critical pieces like standards, curriculum, instructional activities, and testing, but you also think about the classroom space and how to arrange desks, set up bulletin boards, and organize materials. You can […]
