Dear Teacher

Dear Teacher

  Dear Teacher, My child(ren) will walk into your classroom very soon.  I want to start by saying Thank You! What you will do every day for every child is…
5 Ways to End Your Day

5 Ways to End Your Day

  How do students currently end a class period or their day? Is it a blur? Do students accomplish anything, or are they rushed out at the last minute? Try…
Abandon Nostalgia Practices

Abandon Nostalgia Practices

  Inspired today by Jeanne Muzi Year after year you continue to roll out the same assignment. “Students have always done this.”“It’s a tradition.”“The students love it!” Usually, the reason you keep…
#BackToSchool 2019

#BackToSchool 2019

  Some of you have already been back for a few weeks. Some of you are enjoying the last few days of summer, and preparing for the upcoming year. At…
Supply Lists

Supply Lists

  My children will return to school in late August. This year I wanted to avoid being the last minute shopper trying to find school supplies amongst a limited number…
5 Alternatives to Homework

5 Alternatives to Homework

  Homework continues to be a hot topic to debate among educators, parents, and especially students. Try these five alternatives to homework. Let students have the time back to find…