classroom ideas

We typically associate “play” with early childhood education. Images of finger painting, building blocks, and dress-up come to mind. However, when… Read more

The term “student-centered learning” has become ubiquitous in education circles. It conjures images of engaged students guiding their learning while a… Read more

Do you play music in the classroom? Even if you’re not a music teacher, there are many benefits to using music in your lessons.

Music can be a… Read more

As an English teacher, I've certainly become accustomed to “the grind.” When I taught ninth-graders, I’d teach two units simultaneously: William Shakespeare’… Read more

You are the master of your own destiny. You are the writer, director, and main character. The law of assumption suggests that you can believe something into… Read more

The only constant is change. Navigating life's changes with grace, wisdom, and bravery creates a full life, with endless opportunities for growth, self-… Read more

There is no way to be a new teacher and not make a ton of mistakes along the way. The thing is, some mistakes are much costlier than others, and if those don… Read more