Speaker. Author. Teacher. Motivator.
Traditional Grades are Garbage. That is a bold statement, but I want to really break it down. This statement challenges the foundational assumption of traditional education: that grades accurately …
‘Tis the season for giving and receiving teacher gifts. As teachers, I think we deserve to get things that are going to make our teacher life better, easier, or save …
Building rooted relationships with students in our schools can be really hard. That is especially true right now! The good news is, you don’t have to do that alone. For …
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 …
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 …
Looking for some simple, strategic classroom and behavior management strategies? You are in the right place! On this week’s episode of This Teacher Life special guest, Jack Berckemeyer, shares some …
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 …
There is one annual activity that teachers either love or hate. I’m gonna be honest, I absolutely love them, and you may absolutely hate them, and that is totally okay. …
Do you get 100% attendance at your parent teacher conference? Do you get 100% of people engaged at the table during those conferences? I’ve got an idea that can make …
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 …
When was the last time you asked students questions like… What do you really want teachers to know about you? What would you say to your teachers if you knew …
Some of the best ideas that I have ever come up with are absolutely ridiculous. I didn’t learn them in college, I didn’t read them in some sort of education …
One of the least favorite things that my students say, and I’m wondering if your students say the same thing, is on a Monday morning, when I ask, why the …
Want this school year to be your best UNO yet? Sometimes things like classroom management and behavior management cam bog us down. But what if I told you this year …
Happy Back-2-School Season! I will make this quick because I know our teacher time is super limited right now as we prepare for the new school year! On Tuesday August 27th, …
Do you have a sharpie marker in your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you have even one piece of technology in your classroom? If …
Spoiler alert: I am sharing an idea that has created a MAJOR decrease in classroom issues. The term “classroom management” is thrown around a lot. We had whole classes dedicated …
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 …
Sometimes the silliest ideas end up being the most strategic ideas! So let me ask you, how is classroom management going in your teacher life right now? Are students getting …
How are you feeling about the end of this school year? Exhausted? Excited? Empowered? Teaching can be an emotional roller coaster and sometimes we just need a reminder that we …
How long does it take you to plan for an entire school year’s worth of curriculum? If your answer is longer than 1-hour, then I have a simple, strategic system …
Have you ever tracked how many times you laugh in a day? Have you ever tracked how many questions you ask in a day? Research Suggests the Following: An …
What is the vibe in your classroom right now? Do you find it is different on various days of the week! If you want to bring TGIF energy and enthusiasm …
Have you ever tried something in your classroom and thought, “That was really silly, but it TOTALLY worked!” I find myself saying that the most when I am using toys …
Five days called “Teacher Appreciation Week” will never be able to fully express how much you are doing for kids and the impact you create in schools everyday. Here is …