TL;DR: We give our students many things but the greatest gifts we can give are our love and our heart. Give students a piece of our heart by giving them a visual reminder as a gift. Put your heart into what you do and share your love with students. There can be a lasting impact. Speak life through the words … Read More
Recreate Your Inner Beauty: Chase After the Butterfly Bliss
TL;DR: Teachers love the moments of wonder and engagement they see in their students. Sometimes it is difficult to not focus on all the things that go wrong. Let go of the negativity, and find the inner beauty and “Butterfly Bliss” in yourself and your teaching. Recreate Your Inner Beauty: Chase After the Butterfly Bliss One of my favorite things … Read More
Back to Supply Teaching: Being a Meaningful Substitute Teacher
TL;DR: A substitute/supply teacher subs wherever they are needed. Substitute teachers do not have to struggle in the classroom. Find ways to make your presence positive, supportive, and engaging. Having a different mindset will improve your day and your students. Back to Supply Teaching: Being a Meaningful Substitute Teacher Rob Dunlop joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to talk … Read More
Creative Struggles: The Expert in the Room
TL;DR: When someone has a creative struggle, think outside of the box for ways to support them. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Leaders don’t have to have all the answers, but they should be able to find someone who does. Leo is constantly drawing, doodling, sketching. He creates these pictures of characters with elaborate backstories. He spends hours … Read More
Fostering a Safe Learning Enivironment
TL;DR: We need to foster a safe learning environment for students and ourselves. Focus on the students, not your subject area. Ask what’s going on before you correct a student. Write a welcoming message on your board daily and greet students using their name. Check in once a week with kids to see what you might want to change in … Read More