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Low-Pressure Icebreakers for the Science Classroom
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...
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High Quality Movies for the Science Classroom
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...
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A Surprisingly Simple Way to Deal with Cell Phones in Class
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...
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7 Super Helpful Tips for New Science Teachers
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...
Classroom Management Series #3: Tips for Reacting in the Moment
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,...
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Classroom Management Series #2: Tips for Building Relationships
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...
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Classroom Management Series #1: Tips for Creating Systems
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...
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The #1 Thing Teachers Wish They Learned in Teachers College
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...
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3 Last Minute End-of-Year Science Class Ideas
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...
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7 Creative Ways to Fill the Last Days of the Year in Science
It’s that awkward time of the year when you’ve finished covering content, students are extra squirmy because the end is near, and in some cases you might have finished an AP exam or final assessment. What...
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