As teachers, we know that change is inevitable and often brings both excitement and challenges. One of the most significant transitions teachers can face is changing grade levels or subjects. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a fresh face in the profession, navigating this transition can be both daunting and rewarding. In this blog post, we will explore valuable tips to help you successfully adapt to a new grade level or subject and make the most of this transformative experience.
Read MoreAre you tired of seeing the same students always answering questions and leading discussions in the classroom, while others struggle to keep up? Do you want to create a learning environment where every student has a chance to shine and grow?
Read MoreWe all know that teaching is more than just delivering content to students. It involves building relationships, creating safe spaces, and sometimes, having tough conversations.
Read MoreWhen talking about race or racism in the classroom, there are bound to be times when a student says something that may not be appropriate - whether they mean to or not. How can you hold a firm boundary while also holding the student accountable?
Read MoreAh, research. The bane of every student’s and teacher’s existence. The endless search for sources, the never-ending quest for citations. It's enough to make even the most seasoned scholar want to pull their hair out. But fear not, my fellow academicians, for there is a solution to help save the day and possibly your student’s GPA: NoodleTools.
Read MoreEach of our students has their own unique learning style, but as educators we know that learning is visual. One way we can amplify our class lessons and curriculum is by using Canva. In our business life, we have used Canva for years to create awesome instagram posts and beautify our blog. However, it was not until recently that we realized that Canva was also an amazing resource for teachers as well. The best part…it is totally FREE for educators!
So, if you want to level up and amplify your teaching game, check out this list of amazing features of Canva.
Read MoreLiterary arguments are a staple in assessing a student’s knowledge of a piece of text as well as their ability to support their inferences with evidence pulled from the text. Check out our Free resource from our TpT store to help guide your students in writing the very best literary arguments.
Read MoreWe love teaching our students various note taking strategies throughout the year. We even have some awesome graphic organizers that we sell on all the different types of note taking that we teach.
Read MoreAnother way to foster a collaborative classroom is to have your lessons be rooted in meaning. People are simply motivated to persist and achieve when they find value and meaning in what they do. One way to ensure meaning in your lessons is to give students a few choices.
Read MoreAll in all, leverage students’ strengths by creating meaningful group work activities to teach both academic and SEL skills necessary for the future job market, whatever that may look like in the next decade.
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