10 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year Of Teaching
I learned that my classroom wasn’t *my* classroom. Rather, it was a learning space for children. The classroom belonged to them.
I learned that my classroom wasn’t *my* classroom. Rather, it was a learning space for children. The classroom belonged to them.
It took a few days for me to really shake off the effects of that week, and knowing my classroom was making me feel bad was an awful feeling.
Don’t get distracted that everything is ‘different.’ Start with the student and their needs and the unique opportunities in front of them.
One of the most simple icebreakers for kids is asking them to improve something–this encourages open-ended thinking and creativity.
What’s the definition of synchronous learning? In short, synchronous learning occurs when students learn the same thing at the same time.
Working hard also means being smart. Prioritizing, collaborating, and working with a ‘do less’ partner can all help you reduce your workload as a teacher.
Before getting too specific or complex, start with a simple search like “What is transfer?” or “Define project-based learning.”
PBL is a great way to teach students, but what is often overlooked is what high quality PBL can and can’t do for a school and district.
The start of the year is often reduced to organizing, setting rules, & learning names. What should we consider when headed back to school?
What Does Every Teacher Need In Order To Grow? by Terry Heick Teaching can do weird things to you. It can give you purpose and sanctuary, or dissolve both right in front of your eyes. It can energize and drain you. Inspire and demoralize you. Connect and isolate you. It’s an awkward mix art and…
Teachers always need tools, strategies, and ideas but sometimes it’s the less obvious factors that determine their long-term success.
These spreadsheets for teachers include spreadsheets to calculate grades, spreadsheets to track attendance, a class schedule, and more.