TL;DR: There are many activities that can be done to keep kids entertained without breaking the bank. 5-minute hacks for playing at home include The Floor Is Lava, Cardboard Kingdom, Fort Building, Kitchen Band, and Family Portraits. Have you been wondering what you can do at home without breaking the bank? Want some ideas to send home for the winter … Read More
EP64: How to Get Creative in Your Learning Space Set Up
In Episode 64 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their Learning Spaces during Face-to-face teaching. Both of them experienced lots of change with their classroom, so going back to reflect on the process was very beneficial. They discussed how they have transformed their unconventional spaces to be thriving and opportune for creativity for both of their classrooms. … Read More
Tips To Stop Stifling Creativity In Your School
TL;DR: Leaders need to be consistent in cultivating a safe environment where people can be creative, make mistakes, and take chances. Foster relationships based on trust, open communication, and a growth mindset where teachers are encouraged to try new things without fear of failure. Model and promote creativity and risk-taking amongst staff and celebrate taking chances. Administrators, how often do … Read More
Managing Your Time with Time Blocking
TL;DR: Time blocking is an effective way to manage your time and make sure you are setting aside time for the important areas in your life. 5 important time blocks include me time, family time, creative time, work time, and prep time. Time management is a skill necessary to develop as a teacher. It is even more of a skill … Read More
EP57: Why do we want to Create with Technology?
In Episode 57 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Creating with Technology. They discuss the many ways that students can go from being consumers of information, to those that interact with content, to those that create content. They make lots of connections to other parts of their lives that seem to have a similar path – such … Read More