I remember it like it was yesterday.
As I set up my Black History Month bulletin board, one of my precious students walked by and asked:
"Is this just for Black…
Online Teaching Is The PD You Don't Know About Yet
No matter how long you’ve taught, every year feels like the first year. There are new challenges, new opportunities, and what I loved about teaching was how no two…
Open Discussions About Diversity with Your Students
Diversity can be a tough topic. Many of us worry about saying the right things, or worse, saying the wrong things. In today’s world, we can’t afford to avoid it,…
How to Incorporate Music Into The Elementary Classroom
As an elementary teacher, it can be overwhelming trying to include music on top of the rest of your curriculum. Even if you have a music teacher at your school, you…
What To Do When Teaching Feels Like Groundhog Day
Shakespeare said that April was the cruelest month, but if you are a teacher, you might disagree. Many of us feel that the months after winter break and before spring…
Strategies to Support Student Goal Setting in the Classroom
Educators all have high hopes for their students, and want to help them grow toward their dreams. Goal setting is an important part of short and long term achievement for…
How to KonMari Your Classroom
The popular new Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, is inspiring people all over the country to tidy up their homes. The KonMari method of tidying up can apply to…
