T.G.I.F.
T.G.I.F. Newsletter Review - May 2022
Here's a look back at the T.G.I.F. newsletters for the month of May.
Education
What's the Difference Between a Happy and Unhappy Teacher?
What makes a teacher happy?
Education
Three Ideas to Help Teachers Overcome the Educational Challenges Created by the Covid Pandemic
Anyone who works with young people can tell you that the pandemic has had an impact. Students are absent more often and many are struggling to keep up with their work. I think as time goes by we'll learn that the impact of this pandemic was greater than we initially anticipated.
TGIF
T.G.I.F Newsletter - Sadness, Status Quo, and Battle Bots
In this edition of the T.G.I.F. newsletter: Reaction to the school violence in Texas, how to make up for learning loss, and the Maker Revolution.
Education
Moonshots in Education - Book Summary and Golden Lines
Moonshots in Education was published in 2015. I was introduced to this book while attending an Innovative Schools Network Conference. While some of the references in the book may seem dated, there are concrete ideas worth implementing.
Education
Sphero Battle Bots Stem Challenge
In this STEM activity, students create a Sphero Battle Bot. The Sphero is the engine that drives the Battle Bot. Here are the directions, and the supplies that are needed to build the Battle Bots, and run the battle.
TGIF
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Procrastination, Stereotypes, and Happiness
In this edition of the T.G.I.F. newsletter: Explore ways to combat procrastination and why girls don't study physics, and more.
Education
Using Portfolios for Assessment and Year-End Passages
Explore how to use portfolios as a means of assessment and how to use them to prepare students for Passage Presentations.
Journal
Traditions and Dream Seeds
Not every tradition deserves to live forever, but I find myself taking comfort in the traditions I keep in my classroom teaching and personal life. The continuity serves as a reminder that as many things change, many things also remain the same.
Journal
Teacher Guilt - You're Allowed to Flip the Switch to "Off".
If you are a teacher you know that there is always more to do. Early on in my career, a colleague advised me to rest and take care of myself. When I take that advice it always pays off.
Journal
When We Take Care Of Our Children We Take Care Of Our Future
With rapidly rotating news cycles, I hope we don't lose sight of how important schools are to the fabric of our society. Our pandemic experience has revealed this to be true.
T.G.I.F.
T.G.I.F Newsletter - Truancy, Finances and Ozone
In this edition: Post pandemic truancy, financial literacy books, and North Shore Betty.