TL;DR: The Grid Method can work for any age group, including elementary-aged students. Create your grid with your students in mind. Set up a thoughtful learning environment. Maximize learning time. Be flexible and reach out for help if you need it. The Grid Method is the premiere solution in the world of mastery learning. Educators from around the world are … Read More
Wait Time: Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…
TL;DR: Teachers often feel rushed to get through lessons within a specific time frame. We need to model slowing down for our students. There is loads of activity going on in a child’s brain at any given time. Announce that you’ll give students wait time. Take sips of water or use another prop to help you slow down during a … Read More
More than JUST Winter Break: Cherish the Season!
TL;DR: Make the moments count over winter break. This post shares ideas for ways you can make the most of this winter break and holiday season. I love the holidays, as it is my turn to hibernate! My favourite thing to do is decorate for Christmas and New Years. I love how home is so special when we do have … Read More
‘Twas the Night Before Teaching
TL;DR: This post shares a poem that encompasses what goes through a teacher’s mind on a daily basis. [bctt tweet=”More rapid than new initiatives filling my plate / Illogical worries lined up at the gate / I’d planned on technology, what if the school lost power / Then we’d sit in the dark and learn nothing each hour” username=”TchrJessee”] ‘Twas … Read More
Be Prepared
TL;DR: It isn’t enough to just have more substitutes; we need better substitutes. Substitutes, teachers, and administrators can all work to be better prepared. The Case for Better Subs Substitute teacher. Guest teacher. Sub. Whatever you call them or know them as, they are a crucial part of the education system. This year especially, as the world continues to grapple … Read More