Are you tired? Do you feel like you’re working harder than your students? This is Part 1 of 2 of some ways that you can take back your time and work smarter, not harder. Let’s jump in! 1) Don’t grade everything. (Note: I know this is not always possible – a lot of schools require …
Some Easy Ways to Simplify Your Teaching Life (Part 1) Read More »
Let’s face it: there’s a high chance that teachers will be missing some school days this year. It’s in your best interest to have some emergency lessons ready to go if you have to suddenly miss school. Let me share some things to make it easier. First of all, I have two main goals with …
6 Science Activities to Leave With a Sub That Are NOT “Busywork” Read More »
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 them out or talk about them as they enter the room or when they’re on a break, and it’s …
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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 love icebreakers – either participating in them during staff events or facilitating them with our students. So can we just skip them? …
Low-Pressure Icebreakers for the Science Classroom Read More »
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 of a break. For example, I like to include a documentary in each unit. Movies are not a waste …
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 always been a part of our lives! But we’ve got to do something, right? We can’t just let students be …
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