Weekly Report
Truth and the Mighty Pen
Topics for this week include writing by hand, Close reading, Black History Month, and media literacy.
Trust me
Teach Like a Stoic - Check Yourself
In the world of teaching and education, we can learn quite a bit from Zeno.
Education
Using Notebook Title Pages as an Anticipatory Set
An effective way to kick off a new unit of study is to have students complete a title page.
Education
Make Teaching Fun Again: 18 Fun and Engaging Ideas to Enhance the School Experience
Adding some fun to the school day creates balance. It's good for the teacher and student's well-being and improves focus in the classroom.
Education
The Power of Outdoor Adventure: Building Character and School Culture
Adventure puts teachers and students out of their comfort zones, where learning occurs.
Weekly Report
Learning Teams and Harnessing Anxious Energy
Topics include using learning teams, action research with PLCs, and keeping streaks alive.
Education
Tips for Group Work: Fostering Collaboration and Engagement in the Classroom
When group work goes right, it's a beautiful thing.
Education
The Benefits of Affirmations for Students: Cultivating Positive Mindset and Academic Success
One powerful tool that can help in this process is affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements that students can repeat to themselves to reinforce positive self-beliefs.
Education
The Power of Gratitude in Education: Benefits for Teachers and Students
Practicing gratitude is one of those foundational things. It affects all other aspects of your classroom, school, and community when done right.
Education
Strategies for Motivating Apathetic Students: Insights from Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers Podcast
How to help students find and manage motivation.
STEM
STEM Challenge - Pasta Pod Racers
Our eighth-grade students were challenged to create cars using only pasta and hot glue. The cars had to travel at least 100cm once they reached the bottom of a ramp.
Weekly Report
Service, Smartphones, and Resilience
Topics for this week include service learning, smartphones' impact on test scores, and how to feel better in the new year.