Being a student is tougher than ever. It is vital that we, as teachers, find ways to support and help our students stay positive in and out of the classroom. Encouraging a positive attitude in students may be one of the most difficult parts of the modern classroom, but it will always be worth it. While sometimes encouraging a positive attitude … [Read more...] about How to Help Students Stay Positive
5 Ideas for the Smoothest End of the Year
The end of the year is an exciting time in the classroom. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about the learning that should be taking place up until the last moments. There are a few strategies you can try to keep your sanity all while students remain engaged in the learning process. Stick with Your Established Routines … [Read more...] about 5 Ideas for the Smoothest End of the Year
3 Practical Ways to Use Exit Tickets in the Classroom
When I first learned about exit tickets I thought they were just one more thing I had to find time for in an already busy day. I didn't know what I was missing. It turns out exit tickets were everything I was missing in my lesson. They provided a way to bring a lesson to a close, check for understanding, and have students self-assess all at the … [Read more...] about 3 Practical Ways to Use Exit Tickets in the Classroom
6 Reliably Easy Ways to Differentiate Any Assignment
Differentiate is likely a word you have heard about a million and one times if you are a teacher. We hear we need to differentiate assignments for our students, but no one really takes the time to explain what that looks like in the classroom. Ideally, student learning is unique to each student, but when you have a room with 25 plus kids in it, … [Read more...] about 6 Reliably Easy Ways to Differentiate Any Assignment
Digital Stinky Feet Game
Are you looking for a FUN way to REVIEW content from throughout the year? Look no further than the Stinky Feet game! Simply put, Stinky Feet is the most engaging review game. It will leave your students begging for more review. You might have already heard about the Stinky Feet game from this blog or one of your coworkers. If you don't know … [Read more...] about Digital Stinky Feet Game