A Tough Teacher Lesson…
Parents & Principals don’t always know kids like we do. Our relationship with students is different. So we have to be confident when they criticize our choices. It doesn’t mean …
3 Things That Cause Kids to WANT to Come Into Classrooms
There are a number of reasons why kids don’t want to come to school. There is also an epic list of reason why kids WANT to come to school. Let’s …
How To Get Kids Comfortable Sharing in School (And At Home)
In the past few years we have found that kids are more reluctant to raise their hand. Teachers get frustrated and annoyed with: “I don’t know.” (Shoulder Shrug) “I’m not …
We Need to Teach Kids The Art of an Apology
“Sorry” isn’t very significant We need to teach our students how to apologize. What if we show them this structure: “I’M sorry THAT I (fill in the blank) BECAUSE when …
Teacher Lesson: Let’s SHARE to Show we CARE
Sometimes we, as teachers, have a hard time connecting with all students. And it’s in these moments that we have to remember… We must SHARE to show we CARE Share …
A Letter to All Teachers Right Now
A Letter to All Teachers Right Now… Dear Teacher Friends, Are you struggling right now? If you said yes, you are not alone! Here is what we have to do. …
Game Changing Ideas For Schools- Motivate & Engage ALL Kids!
Want to engage & motivate ALL students regardless of whether your kids are struggling, sad, or super excited when they walk into your classroom? Needing some fresh, engaging ideas for …
Compassion in Small Learning Communities
Got a flat tire on my way home from school not too long ago. I pulled into a gas station. 2 amazing gentleman came and helped. The gas station clerk …
The 2022 Goals You Teachers Are Looking For
3 Goals to Hit Daily in Schools for 2022 Love learning Love people Love growing If we can say “yes” to all 3 of those each day, we are creating …
The Amazon Box for Teachers
1 year ago today was different in so many ways… 1 year ago our laptops were propped up on an Amazon Box. 1 year ago we were learning how to …
Working Through a Pandemic… 1 Year Later
There is a massive difference between students being disengaged in school work and students trying to work their way through a continued pandemic. Let’s continue to recognize that difference. Yes, …