TL;DR: Lunar New Year is on February 1st this year. It symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Learn how to celebrate this holiday in this classroom within each subject area. Lunar New Year This year, Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, February 1. What is Lunar New Year, you may ask? Well, if you’re not familiar … Read More
Making Celebrations a Part of Your Classroom Culture
TL;DR: Bring celebrations into the classroom to show students you care. Celebrations don’t have to just be about the holidays. Find ways to recognize and celebrate your students’ successes. Chelsea recently joined Rae on the Daily Drop-In to discuss bringing celebrations into the classroom. Click here to watch! This time of year is usually my favorite. Mainly because there are … Read More
Minority vs. Majority: Let’s Teach About Inclusion
TL;DR: Challenge yourself this December to celebrate all the cultural celebrations. Understand intersecting identities. Reflect on the concept of minority vs. majority and power in our schools. Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better Blog Reflection Questions: How do you identify yourself? (Consider: Race, gender, class in society, religious affiliations, roles you hold personally and professionally) The way you identify yourself: … Read More
Celebrating Our Students
TL;DR: Build intentional moments into your day to build relationships with students. Make students feel seen, heard, and loved. Find opportunities to celebrate your students. Celebrating Our Students Why is that important? What benefit comes from it? Is it necessary? Build Relationships with Intentional Moments I spend the whole school year taking the time to connect with my students— learning … Read More
Quality Time with Family & Friends
TL;DR: Special days are great reasons to spend quality time to reconnect with family and friends, but we don’t have to wait for special occasions. Learn about The 5 Love Languages by taking an online quiz. There is always a silver lining if you are looking for one. Sometimes you just have to look harder to find one. Making true … Read More