TL;DR: Be authentic in the classroom. Make connections with children through purposeful activities such as games. Develop classroom norms together and review them often. Take time daily to self-reflect and make a plan for the next day. Justin joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to chat about teacher authenticity. Click here to watch! Be Authentic We often hear about … Read More
Wordle for Phonics Instruction in 6th Grade
TL;DR: Wordle is a word game that quickly gained popularity. Playing Wordle as bell work is a quick and engaging way to start your class period. Wordle allows the opportunity to learn and practice phonics skills in a more natural way—through a game. Playing games is a natural way to boost student confidence and for them to see the growth … Read More
“Tough” Love: The Risks, Rewards, and Resilience of Teaching At-Risk Kids
TL;DR: Working with at-risk students takes a desire to understand who they are. A revelation of working with at-risk students: They don’t mean it. They don’t see it and don’t realize what they are doing. Developmentally, they may not be able to see you. Ruby Payne’s book “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” helps us see “hidden rules” and how they … Read More
Using Tech & Social Media to Teach Business Skills
TL;DR: How do educators include technology in their lessons in a natural way? Brainstorm the various ways you can use technology within the classroom. Technology For young people, technology has become more entrenched in their everyday lives. How do educators adapt and transform their teaching style in 2022? Years ago, a traditional classroom consisted of textbooks, library books, and maybe … Read More
Parent Communication
TL;DR: There are various ways to communicate with parents: set expectations and use technology. Set expectations and parameters around response times. Tip: Have positive interactions with parents. There are various ways parent communication can be enhanced through technology: Remind, FlipGrid, email, and Google Voice. Jessica joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to chat about Parent Communication Refresh. Click here … Read More