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Want to spark real, meaningful conversations in your classroom—conversations that matter now and in your students’ futures? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we break down one powerful …
Sometimes the best lessons are the ones that are the easiest…. and just a little corny. In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we dive into one classroom activity …
Classroom games are a great way to build relationships with kids and create student engagement. But sometimes those games can be complicated, take a ton of prep, and can get …
Most students (and teachers) like poptarts. But ALL students (and teachers) will LOVE this lesson. The best way to tell you about this idea is to actually show it to …
Searching for ways to get kids talking and participating? Wanting to be strong relationships with your students? Exploring ways to laugh while you learn about your classroom family? Looking for …
How are you currently feeling in your position in education? Do you feel like you are supported as staff? Do you feel like your kids are supported as students? Sometimes …
The new year can bring a lot of awesome. Even when the few years have been really hard. So what can we do to make 2024 incredible? One obvious way …
Teachers, I have a super fun and zero cost activity that is perfect for your students, your family, or your friends during the holiday season. And all you need for …
Having a hard time connecting with some students this year? Do you have kids in your class who have a massive wall up? Are you looking for more ways to …
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 …
Searching for ways to get kids talking and participating? Wanting to have strong relationships with your students? Exploring ways to laugh while you learn about your classroom family? If you …
Do you have a favorite fast food place? Maybe I should be embarrassed to admit this, but mine is Taco Bell! I love a cheesey gordita crunch! But what does …
Searching for ways to get kids talking and participating? Wanting to be strong relationships with your students? Exploring ways to laugh while you learn about your classroom family? Looking for …
Are you looking for fun, engaging, easy ways to build relationships with students this year? If you said YES, I’ve got you covered! This free activity is PERFECT for SEL …
You deserve to have the best school year of your life. Seriously. The past few years have been REALLY HARD. But this year doesn’t have to be! And I’m confident …
Doing engaging games with kids is a great way to build a classroom community. You probably have dome something like Would You Rather before. But, the version I’ve created takes …
We know that building relationships with students is essential. But sometimes it is hard to know what to do, when to do it, and how to engage kids in that …
Why has SEL become so controversial? I think there is a fear about SEL because there is a massive misunderstanding of what it is SEL is equipping kids with …
I did an activity with my students where 100% of students were participating, smiling, and excited to learn. Sound too good to be true? It’s not! And guess what, I …
Are you looking for ideas that will boost classroom engagement, help with relationship building, are perfect for SEL, AND kids are going to motivated to participate? Well this one game …
Do you have a favorite cereal? Mine is for sure Cinnamon Toast Crunch! My mom would buy it for us as kids, but only if she had a coupon. I …
Do you currently have some students that are giving you a run for your money? Do you currently have a few kids who seem SO hard to reach and teach? …
What if you never had to grade another paper again? Would you be thrilled? What if you never had to sit through another boring meeting or PD that is a …
I love the game uno, do you? My students really like it too! In my career I’ve taught elementary, middle, and high school and this is one game that ALL …
Do kids talk in your class? You may have said YES! They are just talking while you are teaching OR talking about something off-topic. You have have said NO! They …