Creating a positive and inspiring classroom environment is essential for fostering student growth, motivation, and well-being. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by surrounding students with positive messages and things they love.
Read MoreTeachers, while often underpaid compared to the importance of their work, have several avenues to increase their earnings. Here are some strategies for teachers to boost their income:
Read MoreIs the World of Color Dessert Party worth the price tag? Read on to for my honest review.
Read MoreWhat are our favorite crystals to bring into our classrooms and our homes? Check out the list below to see which ones we love and why.
Read MoreOur brains, having evolved for higher-order thinking and reasoning, require a sense of safety to access these capacities. When we feel threatened, our brains prioritize survival over learning, focusing on fight, flight, or freeze responses. This fundamental principle still applies today: for effective learning to occur, students need to feel safe both physically and emotionally.
Read MoreRacial injustices in America and around the world show the increasing inequalities which simply cannot go unnoticed or ignored anymore. I am routinely floored by people when they are presented with visual and factual information of historically preserved inequities and yet, somehow, still believe that racism doesn’t exist in the world and how some contribute and benefit from the system.
Read MoreDisneyland, the happiest place on earth…also, one of the most crowded during the summer months. Many rides and attractions can have a standby line of over an hour and a half. When you are traveling with a six-year-old, standing around in lines for over an hour is out of the question. Enter Genie+, a personalized experience that helps to mitigate line wait times and even helps you to plan out your itinerary for the day.
Read MoreTeaching is a noble profession, often described as a calling rather than just a job. Some might argue that this sentiment is used to justify not compensating teachers according to their expertise and educational level. However, it's no secret that many teachers leave the profession within the first five years. Understanding the reasons behind this exodus is crucial to addressing the issue and improving teacher retention. Let's delve into why so many teachers quit and explore potential solutions to ensure that more educators thrive in their careers.
Read MoreOh hello May, you beautiful month you. You signify the last full month of teaching for us, the last big stretch before the sweet and magical days of summer. You are also one of the most challenging months. The state standardized tests are done, a majority of the standards have been covered, the weather is warming up, and students have spring fever like never before. So…how do you keep them engaged and coming to class excited to learn? Have we got some fun ideas for you!
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of effective reading instruction cannot be overstated. As teachers, we're constantly seeking ways to improve our methods, and an enlightening article by Natalie Wexler sheds light on a critical aspect of literacy education—building students' background knowledge in the early grades.
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