As a teacher, you’re likely all too familiar with the daily struggles: constant disruptions, emotional drain from behavioral confrontations, and the frustration of seeing the same issues persist despite your best disciplinary efforts. You may even feel like […]
Let me ask you something: How many of your students are playing it safe, avoiding risks, and missing out on deep learning because they’re afraid to make mistakes? If you’re like most teachers, you’re seeing this fear of […]
Teachers, listen up: Your self-care isn’t selfish – it’s essential for your students’ success. In a profession where giving is the norm, it’s easy to fall into the trap of neglecting our own needs. But here’s the truth: […]
It’s time to retire the old “classroom management” playbook. Why? Because “management” implies control over objects, not nurturing of young minds. Instead, let’s embrace a more powerful paradigm: classroom guidance. This shift isn’t just semantic – it’s a […]
Unlock Student Engagement with the ‘Amygdala Superhighway’ Ever feel like your lessons are going in one ear and out the other? The secret to making learning stick lies in what neuroscientists call the ‘amygdala superhighway’ – a neural […]
Ditch the Time-Out: Revolutionize Your Classroom with Pattern Interrupts Let’s face it, fellow educators: traditional time-outs often feel more like punishment than teaching. We’ve all been there – sending a disruptive student to the corner, hoping they’ll magically […]
The Power of Acknowledgement: Transforming Student Relationships Ever wonder why some teachers seem to have a magical connection with their students? The secret lies in acknowledgement. It’s not about praising every little thing – it’s about recognizing your […]
Ran across a post this week in one of the education groups I’m a member of on Facebook. An assistant principal had posted, reminding the group to keep in mind their mission and purpose as an educator. Something […]
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS Now, whether you’re a classroom teacher, an afterschool professional, sports coach, even a preschool teacher, I’m here to tell you that you most definitely have a role in molding your students’ leadership abilities, and you […]
Play is a key ingredient to human happiness – your happiness and the happiness of your students. But the importance of play goes far beyond happiness. The American Association of Pediatrics affirmed that play is a vital contributor to […]