Keys to a Warm and Inviting Classroom
First impressions could steer your school year in the right direction.
Keys to a Warm and Inviting Classroom Read »
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First impressions could steer your school year in the right direction.
Keys to a Warm and Inviting Classroom Read »
When designing my room, I want my students to enter, breathe a sigh of relief, and know they are in a safe and supportive space.
Four Tips for a Positive Classroom Environment Read »
Because students deal with so many social, emotional, and mental issues, in addition to overworked school schedules, it’s hard for them to get a handle on the emotions these issues create. This is most evident within a classroom setting.
Four Ways to Help Students Regulate Their Emotions Read »
A 2022 British Council survey found that 79 percent of parents in Wales said teachers play a vital role in society. That’s got to make teachers feel good.
Balancing the Student’s Best Interests with Parental Requests Read »
Entering a classroom unexpectedly can cause anxiety for all involved. Children may respond with confusion, fear, or misbehavior. Use a calm voice, even if you feel nervous and uncertain. Your confidence will assure the students and set the tone for the day.
A Substitute’s Story: When Flu Took Out the Teachers Read »
Joining a new organization can be exciting, providing a fresh start, and hopefully, new friends. Yet, being a newcomer on an educational team also has its drawbacks.
When I was the New Kid on Staff Read »
If you’re a teacher who is looking for new ideas for those months when you’re not in the classroom, try these five ideas:
Five Ways Teachers Can Make the Most of Their Summer Read »
We can gain a lot of insight when we consider some of the statistics of our teachers here in the United States. Take a look at these facts from 2023 and see if anything surprises you.
15 Interesting Facts About U.S. Teachers Read »
Knowing when it is time to retire is not always easy. The following thoughts can help us know when it’s time to retire.
Knowing When It’s Time to Retire Read »
Protecting the innocent is a theme woven throughout the book through the characters.
8 Books Promoting Morals and Values for Your Students Read »
Having feelings for a coworker isn’t a new problem. But deciding whether to act on these feelings can feel scary. While everyone’s situation is a little different, there are two categories that you should think about before jumping in.
Should I Date My Colleague? Read »
Our teacher read “The Phantom Tollbooth” aloud to our class. Along the way, we gladly used our imaginations and entered into the story. We marveled at the endless wordplay.
6 Ways Your Students Learn When You Read Aloud Read »