Jan 123 minHow to Create Inquiry-Based Lessons in Every SubjectImportance I struggled with whether to call this post, “Inquiry-based Lessons” or “Inquiry-based Classrooms.” I decided on lessons...
Dec 30, 20214 minTeachers, Don’t Go Stir Crazy: Ways to Engage Your Kids at HomeTeachers, the break is almost over, and this means you’re probably getting nervous about going back. But if you are a parent and a...
Dec 24, 20214 minTips to Instantly Improve Classroom Learning EnvironmentDon’t Overreact Students do not like when adults overreact. I can hear my students now asking me, “are you big mad or little mad?” This...
Dec 21, 20213 minGoing Back to Virtual Learning, Again.A few months ago, we knew that a hot topic on our blog would be tips for teachers that were going from digital to in-person learning....
Dec 14, 20213 minHow to Create Grading RubricsI saw a post recently about why teachers should not create grading rubrics. You should give it a read. This post is about the importance...
Dec 5, 20215 minHow to Assess Without A “Test”: Three ways to change your testing routine It’s an age-old problem. Well sort of. Perhaps, it isn’t that old because a few generations ago, all teachers did were pretty much paper...
Dec 4, 20214 minHow to Choose Your Reading List for Literature ClassChoose Your Books Wisely You’re teaching literature, so it should be no surprise that the literature that you choose is the most...
Nov 30, 20214 minHow to Plan (and Stick with) Classroom ProceduresThe beginning of the year is full of activity. Getting to know the students and introducing them to school rules is just a piece of it....
Nov 23, 20214 minInclusion Versus IntegrationInclusion and integration may seem that they have the same meaning, but there is a significant difference. Inclusion has been one of the...
Jul 22, 20214 minI Will Not Scream In Class: TeacherHow to Keep Your Cool and Manage Yourself Working with students can be both rewarding and stressful. Sometimes, students will misbehave...
Apr 5, 20214 minGoing Back To In-Person LearningClassroom Activities for Returning to the Classroom Believe it or not, many classrooms are opening up following the pandemic. While we...
Mar 16, 20215 minLearn Black History Before You Teach Black HistoryTeachthisteacher.com article 2/27/2021 As the end of Black History Month 2021 draws to a close, I am reflecting on what I have learned...
Jan 22, 20212 minEngaging Ideas for Science and STEM (STEaM)One of the greatest challenges that educators deal with in the classroom is trying to keep their students engaged, especially when it...
Jan 22, 20214 minTechnology Integration in the ClassroomTechnology in the classroom has become a hot topic in the last year or so. With the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning and...
Jan 15, 20214 minExtremely, Super-Easy Ways to Increase Student Engagement in any GradePhoto by NeONBRAND on Unsplash I have been taking a closer look at student engagement as of late, and I want to share a few tips and...
Dec 18, 20202 minWhat Teachers Are Saying About Their Professional Learning Courses90% of educators surveyed, say that they are required to take professional learning courses. These PLs are normally mandated by schools,...