Engaging Students with the Guess My Job Career Game
As a teacher, I’m always on the lookout for interactive activities that not only engage my students but also promote critical thinking and broaden their understanding of the world. One
How to Implement a Career Speed Dating Activity: Engaging Career Games
Teaching students about various professions can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, especially when trying to keep them engaged. One innovative approach to making career exploration exciting is through career
Using Adversarial Growth to Become a Happier Teacher
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding professions in the world, but let’s be honest—it’s also one of the most challenging. The constant juggling of lesson planning, grading, parent-teacher
How to Choose the Best Book Club Sets for Students
When it comes to choosing book club or literature circle sets for students, it’s not always as simple as picking a popular title and hoping for the best. We all
Use the Tetris Effect to Become a Happier Teacher
Remember Tetris? Of course you do! Who could forget that classic game where you rotate and fit shapes together to clear lines? If you played it enough, you might have
Harnessing the Potential of a Positive Mindset for Teachers
Let me share a strange little story that perfectly illustrates why developing a positive mindset for teachers is so important—not just for us, but for everyone around us. Back in
Harnessing the Happiness Advantage for Better Teaching
I remember many mornings when I walked into my classroom, feeling the weight of long weeks and days on my shoulders. My enthusiasm for happy teaching was buried under a
Enhance Student Learning with Recency and Primacy Strategies
As teachers, we know that how and when we present information can make all the difference in how well our students understand and remember it. That’s where the concepts of
Why Traditional Teaching Methods Still Matter in Modern Education
I’ve seen education fads come and go. Too often, educators (or perhaps administrators) want to rebel against traditional teaching methods in hopes of finding some kind of pedagogical golden egg.
Can Classroom Priming Activities Boost Student Focus?
It’s the end of the school year, and my patience is wearing thin. Looking around at other teachers, I envy their seemingly calm demeanor. But when we chat, I realize
How to Wake Up a Sleeping Student: 10 Fun & Funny Methods
I get it. I’m an old, boring English teacher—the kind that kids will look back on when they’re older and think, “Wow, that guy was bor-ring!” But listening to To
New Potential: The Power of Classroom Priming Activities
Lately, I’ve become fascinated by the idea that seemingly irrelevant activities at the beginning of a class might lead to improved student outcomes. Two ideas have stood out so far:
Why Differentiate TKAM? For Better Student Engagement!
Teaching for almost two decades brings a lot of changes and reflections. Some things get better, some… not as much. Like many teachers, I’ve been shifting towards a differentiated approach
Embracing Inclusive Education: Understanding the UDL Updates
The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) recently announced that it is updating the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines. The CAST team has spent years researching and receiving input
Unlocking The Potential of Yet in Learning and Growth
Welcome to a journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional learning! In this lesson, we’ll explore the transformative power of a seemingly small word: “yet.” As we navigate through various