Stop Editing
As children we were willing to sing, dance, and sneak into bed with a colander in our pants, but…
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Blind
I’ve heard the response many times when talking with parents. There is just one problem with an eye for…
A Magical Transformation
Kindergarten at the beginning of the year can be sort of chaotic. There are tears, both on the student…
The Code
“The code is more what you call guidelines than actual rules.” -Barbossa (Pirates of the Caribbean) Guidelines are great.…
Introducing a Classroom Economy
I was recently talking to a third grade teacher who introduced a classroom economy to start the new year.…
All About
What is teaching all about? It’s about culture. Creating an environment in which students feel valued and cared for.…
Kids Make Mistakes
Kids make mistakes. And oftentimes it’s because they can’t regulate their emotions. An angry outburst or a moment of…
Better
I typically don’t look forward to the fanfare of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For me, it…
The Teacher Tired Scale
Teaching can be exhausting. We all know it. But there are different levels of teacher exhaustion. It can range from…
For New Teachers
Our school was fortunate to have three student teachers join us this semester to learn from dedicated teachers. This past…