When fall rolls around, middle school teachers are always on the lookout for engaging, standards-based activities that fit the season. One timeless classic that’s perfect for October is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. This spooky short story captures students’ attention with its mystery and suspense, while also
In every great story, their are characters that grow, change, and evolve. These characters are called dynamic characters. dynamic characters are the ones who undergo a meaningful, irreversible transformation, often because of challenges they’ve faced or lessons they’ve learned. For many students, understanding this shift is a critical part of
Every year, there’s at least one book that brings my students together in unexpected ways—and for me, that book is Restart by Gordon Korman. The premise is simple but powerful: a boy falls off a roof and wakes up with amnesia, only to discover that before his accident, he wasn’t
Educational leaders can use Canva, a graphic design tool, for a variety of purposes, including creating visually appealing presentations, reports, flyers, social media posts, and other communication materials. Here are some ways educational leaders can use Canva: 1. Creating Presentations: Educational leaders can use Canva to create visually engaging presentations
Building relationships with remote students can be challenging, but it is important to establish a positive and supportive learning environment. Here are some strategies to build relationships with remote students: 1. Create a welcoming online classroom: Creating a virtual space that is welcoming and easy to navigate for your students
How to Make a Meet the Teacher Video Video Can Help Build Relationships A Meet the Teacher or Welcome Video is the # 1 way to start building a relationship of “know”, “like”, and “trust” with your students online or in a blended learning classroom. Your welcome video does not
7 Time-Saving Tips for Remotely Setting Up Your Classroom It is mid-summer and you are on the BEACH or sitting by the POOL enjoying your time with friends and family and then the inevitable happens…you start thinking about your CLASSROOM SET UP! Has this happened to YOU? Even worse…are you
How to use YouTube to Make Student Transition Back to School Easier Many students across the country are returning to school after being at home for a long period of time. Although, students, parents, and teachers are looking forward to getting back to some sense of normalic at school. Change
Screencasting for Oral Reading Fluency Growth Teachers, have you ever asked for volunteers to read in class and experienced a painful silence…finally one student sighs and says… “I will do it”…like they are the martyr saving their fellow classmates from a fate worse than death? Been there! The truth is
Parent-teacher conferences are always hectic, but this year even more so, since most districts have conferences online through Zoom or Google Meet. 💻I have been teaching hybrid since August and although I teach live online Monday through Friday with my students, I was still a little nervous about parent/ teacher
Connecting with your students virtually while distance teaching can be challenging. Engaging and emotionally connecting with students online can be very different than connecting with them face-to-face in the classroom. Human interaction online can challenge our brain’s primal sense of human communication. Video calls can challenge the brain’s ability to
If you have been wondering what the phrases “asynchronous” and “synchronous” learning mean when it comes to online teaching and learning then you are NOT alone! Say WHAT?! The first time I heard of “asynchronous” & “synchronous” learning I was talking to a techie teacher friend who rattled them off