Let’s jump right in – I LOVE having activities that are ongoing throughout a good chunk of the year. Most of them are SUPER SIMPLE, and students love to revisit them over time. They’ll often check...

The school year is starting, and that means one thing is certain….ice breakers. Did you just sigh? Audibly moan? Throw up a little? I feel you. I haven’t met a lot of teachers who...

In my recent post on 7 Super Helpful Tips for New Science Teachers, one of my suggestions was: When you’re doing your long-term planning for the year, build in opportunities that will give you a bit...

Cell phones are one of the top obstacles that teachers face these days.  And it’s no surprise – adults are just as guilty in terms of being addicted to their technology, and smart phones haven’t...

Are you a new teacher who’s excited to share your passion for science? Teaching is THE BEST career, but it can also become really overwhelming really quickly. I’ve put it a lot of years, made a lot...

Psst…click here if you already know that you’re ready for some classroom management tips to come to your inbox! If you’ve kept up with my Classroom Management series to date,...

Psst…hey, you! If you already know that you want to receive classroom management tips to your inbox, click here! Most teachers go into teaching at least partially because they like working with...

Psst…click here if you already know that you’re ready for some classroom management tips to come to your inbox! I’ve been teaching since 2009, and many of these years have been abroad...

I’ve been teaching for 10+ years now, and I’ve consistently heard the same sentiment from colleagues: Teachers College doesn’t focus enough on the things that we actually need to know as educators.   I’ve...

You’re in the last couple of weeks of school and you have those ONE or TWO classes that you’re not sure how to fill. Haven’t we all been there? Go for the low-prep, relaxing option. Here are 3 ways...