TL;DR: Having clear expectations doesn’t mean you won’t need help. Be willing to ask students, teachers, and leaders for help. Know when to resolve issues on your own and when to reach out for support. Establishing expectations in a classroom is an incredibly important first step in building a community of learners. Whether that community will be together for the … Read More
A Better Way to Practice Morning Routines
TL;DR: Taking time for yourself, journaling, and establishing routines with goals and priorities are great ways to take care of yourself. Put together a plan for successful routines. Tre recently joined Rae and Brad on the Sunday Weekly Warm-up to discuss adult SEL. Click here to watch! Have you heard of the meditations of Marcus Aurelius? A series of personal … Read More
Kids Do Better When They Set Goals
TL;DR: It’s important to support students in setting their goals. Choose one word or use a vision board to set goals. Develop an interest map and help students understand the steps toward meeting their goals. Help students learn to adjust and reflect. As we put up a new calendar and reflect on what the blank page that 2023 will be, … Read More
Show 103: SEL with Structure and Purpose
This show has it all and our guest Wendy Turner, 2017 Delaware Teacher of the Year, brings the fire! She is passionate from the get-go of the conversation up until the last minute. She is all in on students, teachers, and social and emotional learning. She clearly defines the how and the why of SEL in classrooms. Starting a career … Read More
Encourage Good Educators
TL;DR: Making a decision on your next steps after graduating high school can be challenging. Many people are discouraging individuals to go into teaching. Teaching is a great career that needs energetic, passionate people with a desire for lifelong learning. Every career has pros and cons. You need to decide what is best for you. Senior year! What an exciting, … Read More