TL;DR: Grow your professional competencies beyond your classroom walls by supporting new teachers, contributing to team meetings, and joining district initiatives. Offer guidance to new staff, share resources with peers, and seek out leadership roles even without the formal title. Stretch your professional edges by actively seeking opportunities for growth in your school and district. While I was getting dynamic … Read More
Rocking Reading: Using Music to Engage Reluctant Readers
TL;DR: Engage reluctant readers by integrating music into literacy instruction. Use body percussion and instruments to teach syllabication in a fun and interactive way. Access a video tutorial and free lesson plan to get started. Can you relate? We’ve all been there. You have a student (or five) in your class who are like “I HATE reading” . . . … Read More
Work Happier: 5 Things Research Tells Us
TL;DR: Learn 5 research-backed strategies to boost happiness at work, applicable both in and out of the classroom. Embrace negative emotions as signals, rethink productivity, and practice self-compassion to reduce stress. Craft your job to align with your strengths and nurture belonging for a greater sense of purpose. We made it to October! First Days of School, Back to School … Read More
Sweet Beginnings: A Recipe for Success
TL;DR: Baking cookies is a metaphor for the diverse ways educators prepare for a new school year. Some teachers meticulously plan every detail, while others adapt based on their time and resources. The key is to keep showing up and bringing your best to the classroom, just as bakers continue to bring their cookies to the table. How Baking Cookies … Read More
National Hispanic Heritage Month
TL;DR: Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15 and celebrates Hispanic culture and history. Schools and communities host events to highlight notable Hispanic contributions and promote diversity. Students can engage through online resources, picture books, and cultural activities to deepen understanding. National Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 … Read More