TL;DR: Teacher Appreciation Week recognizes educators’ hard work and dedication, as they play a crucial role in shaping future generations. Teachers face many challenges such as limited resources, long hours, and the need to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students. By showing gratitude and support for teachers, we can help create a positive and supportive atmosphere, and … Read More
Show 119: Let’s Stop Teaching and Start Designing Learning
Jason has had the experience worth listening to, K-12, from teacher to administrator. He encourages teachers to start to look at the classroom as a learning atmosphere, not a teaching stage. Stop planning lessons and start designing lessons. A lesson needs a clear learning target and objective students understand to strive for. Assess prior knowledge to make decisions about the … Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month: 3 Ideas You Can Use to Support Students
TL;DR: Students of all ages should be taught about mental health. Teach students about the science behind your brain and mental health. Find ways for them to share what they learn with others. Teach them the value of mindfulness and how to incorporate it into their lives. It’s May. Yikes! The school year is ALMOST OVER! This is when we … Read More
Jewish American Heritage Month
TL;DR: There are many ways to incorporate Jewish Heritage into your teaching during Jewish American Heritage Month. Remembering the Holocaust and teaching about tolerance and acceptance is important. Look into starting a No Place for Hate Club in your school. May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Jewish Americans have been recognized since 2006 when President George W. Bush proclaimed that … Read More
Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
TL;DR: May is Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. You can provide rich cross-curricular learning experiences on WW2 and the experiences, culture, and contributions of these groups. The month of May is designated as Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. During this month, we honor “the generations of … Read More