A Kindness Challenge is one way to have your students spread happiness and cheer around your school. Sometimes our students need to take a moment to step outside of themselves and…
As a middle school teacher and a mom of 3 kids (who are now all in school!)I'm all about making my school life easier so that I can actually be…
One thing I’ve found with my middle school students is that they love to be inspired. I mean, come on, don’t we all? If you are looking for an Oral…
After multiple back to school seasons, here's what I've realized. Your first week lesson plans matter. A lot. That's why I've put together three days of lesson plans for you.…
Student voice. Have you heard this term before? It’s when students are able to give their input into what happens in their classroom and school community. Student voice in the…
If you are anything like me, the summertime is not only a chance to relax and recover but it is also a time to prepare for going back to school.…
Why does it feel like we just finished report card writing and now we've turned around and have to do it all over again? Report card writing has to be…
You are looking out at a sea of blank faces (or screens if you are online) and I know what you are thinking (besides wanting more coffee). “I need to…
You know it. I know it. I think other people are starting to realize it, too. Building classroom community online is one of the biggest challenges we face as educators.…
You’ve heard the phrase “Just set it and forget it”, right? Is that what we really want for our students' learning? Honestly, that is usually what happens with goal setting…