Teaching Empathy in the Classroom
‘Tis the season to teach empathy. From elections to holidays, empathy (IMO) is one of the most under taught/reinforced life habits. As we approach the
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ELA Early Finisher Task Cards
I’m done! We’ve all heard those words from students. Sometimes it means,”I’ve done as much as I am going to do alone,” but most times
Surviving Professional Development
If you are anything like me, you love learning and sharpening your teacher tools. However, sitting in multiple day long sessions might not be the
Classroom Communication – Newsletter
Communication is key… or so they say (wink, wink). Every year I make new(ish) commitments on how I am going to improve as a teacher.
The “J” Factor: Positivity from A to Z
Keeping it positive in the classroom can be a challenge. Sometimes it’s difficult to even recognize moments of positivity in the midst of chaos learning.
Rethinking Grit and the Classroom
The world of education is chock-full of buzz terms. There’s accountability, differentiation, scaffolding, progress monitoring, data–driven, college ready, and rigor… to name a few. The
Discussing Race in the Classroom
As a teacher you never know what type of question you’ll get. Regardless of the grade level, scholars ask what they will when the spirit
Thoughts on Managing Bias in the Classroom
I talk about race, class, privilege, and inclusiveness A LOT as a blogger. It’s my passion, and I am unapologetic about it. If we are
