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Have you ever heard or observed a student interaction and asked, “Why did you say that?” or “Why did you do that?” Then the student looks at you like you …
Teachers love innovative, fun, engaging ideas. But sometimes really dumb ideas work really well too! Simple, strategic classroom changes can make a big impact and that is exactly what we …
Do you want to get all of your students participating in class? The answer is probably YES! The question is, how do we actually do that? We have all been …
There is SO much hype around goal settings, resolutions, and dreaming big at the start of the new year. Have you ever felt pressure to make a resolution and found …
Paper assignments vs. computer assignments. Which is better for kids? Stern consequences or flexible behavior options. Which is better for kids? To allow AI vs. not allow AI. Which is …
Oprah and Reese Witherspoon are known for their incredible book clubs. Each year millions of people read titles from their award-winning lists. “Teacher Books” rarely make the cut. But what …
Have you ever tried to say one thing in your classroom and it came out completely different? That comment may have cause your whole class to laugh. caused you to …
Thanksgiving break is over and winter break is coming soon! During this time of the school year we are SO excited because we have made it through nearly half of …
How awesome would it be if you could get 100% of students participating? The answer is really awesome! However, you might be thinking, is that even possible? The answer is …
Classroom games are an awesome way to get students engaged, connecting, and participating. Classroom games are also one of my favorite ways to dive deep with kids and build really …
Teachers deserve free gifts and free resources that are going to make our classrooms even better. In this fun and festive episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I share …
How is balance going in your teacher life? More specifically, how is the balance between smiles and systems in your school? We all know that schools are under a lot …
Do you struggle to get kids to turn in work? Do you wish students put forth more effort on the work they turn in? Do you feel like students are …
“Things aren’t like they used to be when I started teaching.” Have you said or heard that statement lately. The reality is, yes, things in education have changed. But, the …
Sometimes in life we get stuck in a rut Here are the common problems many of us as teachers are facing: Why do I keep trying things and giving up …
If we aren’t laughing everyday in our school or with our students, we should be. But sometimes we fail as teachers and these aren’t small fails, they are epic. In …
Want students to be prepared for class? This episode is for you! Want students to listen in class? This episode is for you? Wants students to have respectful attitudes? This …
Do you love to laugh? Do you love to learn? I think that schools should be a place where we are laughing and learning on a daily basis. And in …
Parent-Teacher conferences can be a little stressful for both the parents and the teacher. Often times they take a lot of time and effort. Often times the parents don’t even …
We know as teachers that classroom management is essential, but we also understand that it can be very difficult. Sometimes students are defiant. Sometimes students don’t want to work. Sometimes …
Sometimes as teachers we just need a fresh start! We need some new ideas that are going to make this school year awesome. We need some ways to help build …
Want to start off this school year with some practical, easy to implement ideas? This is the place for you If you need help with the dreaded “calling home” or …
Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say… DONE! But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we …
There are lot of things that educators are thinking and feeling right now, but they aren’t all getting talked about. We know education had changed. But… is there way more …
Last year was your classroom a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students? Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or freaking stressed? If you said YES …