When a student's behavior or work ethic in the classroom gets in the way of their learning it is important as teachers we take steps to prevent it from happening again or affecting our other students. Disciplining a student is never easy, but it is important to remember to be firm but fair with all of our students. Discipline is defined as the … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Avoid When Disciplining a Student
11 Simple Ways to Make a Bad Situation Worse
In the classroom, there are daily opportunities to choose whether we make the situation worse or use de-escalation strategies to help our students with their big feelings. Sometimes our egos can get the better of us and the temptation to make a bad situation worse is all too real. This blog post includes eleven simply ways to make a bad … [Read more...] about 11 Simple Ways to Make a Bad Situation Worse
10 Ways to Help Students Conquer Test Anxiety
Ease Test Anxiety by Acknowledging the Fear The first step to easing test anxiety is acknowledging it exists. No matter how many times we have taken a test a little bit of fear still slips in. Our students feel every bit of this. Take the time to discuss the test as well as what students are worried about and then meet each of their fears … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Help Students Conquer Test Anxiety
5 Ways to Invest in Yourself as a Teacher
Teaching is tough, but investing in yourself can help. There is no doubt about it. We, as teachers, have to take care of ourselves to ensure we are our best for students. When the going gets tough, it is important to remember to take some time for ourselves. By investing in yourself you signal your body, mind, and soul of the value you place … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Invest in Yourself as a Teacher
How to Organize Math Stations for Productivity
Are you looking for a better way to organize math stations? Are you struggling to keep your math stations together after students use them? Look no further than this post for ideas on how to organize math stations for increased student productivity. Why Organize Math Stations? Short answer: the more organized your math stations are the easier … [Read more...] about How to Organize Math Stations for Productivity