TL;DR: The unique difficulties in this time of remote teaching, as both a teacher and a mom. 6 strategies and suggestions to balance support for your students and your own children. During a normal school year on a normal school day, you juggle the duties of being a teacher and a mom. You have two lives and two sets of … Read More
Teaching and Learning Online during COVID-19
TL;DR: Resources for students (and teachers!) learning online. Using the Grid Method online during distance learning. Resources for teaching online. The lights were out, the halls were empty, and disinfectant stung my nose as I walked through the empty elementary school I call home. I know this situation is precarious and surreal to some. I also know that the amazing … Read More
3 Ways to Support Students Virtually
TL;DR: Relationship maintenance with students through a virtual environment. Three tips to support students: a virtual discussion space, a survey check-in, and videos! Teachers are resilient. We make a million decisions a day that revolve around how we can best support our students, while creating the best environment for them to learn. Until one day, our brick and mortar classrooms … Read More
2 Things We Should All Learn from the COVID-19 Crisis
TL;DR: The COVID-19 crisis has brought many conversations to the forefront, including those of equity and education’s future. Two things both educators and non-educators can learn from this crisis. Resources to assist your learning and reflection. We are living in unprecedented times. The effects of the COVID-19 crisis are rapidly reshaping American society. In my lifetime, I can’t think of … Read More
Stretching and Serving Family Meals #TeachTasty
In This Post: The importance of stretching meals & saving money during this time of quarantine. A fun recipe to make at home, complete with teachable moments! If your school district is similar to ours or you are in home school situation, your kids are home for the next few weeks. Some colleges are closing their doors and moving online … Read More