In This Post: The importance of mentoring for both student teachers and first year teachers. Practical tips compiled from years of mentoring experience. Helpful ways to mentor new teachers and student teachers, based on mentee feedback! Mentoring is an art, much like teaching; there’s no other way to describe it. One must find a way to hone in on their … Read More
Augmented Read Aloud with Novel Effect
In This Post: Pump up your classroom read aloud with this new tool! Read aloud review and useful suggestions for your classroom. When I find something incredible, I need to tell the world! My most recent obsession is a read aloud tech tool called Novel Effect. Here’s how it works: Download the free app. Select a story. Secure a print … Read More
Creating Emotional Safety in the Classroom
In This Post: The five areas for creating emotional safety in your classroom. Detailed tips on how to meet the emotional needs of your students. One teacher’s experience creating an emotionally safe community for her students. In today’s world of active shooter drills and trauma-informed instruction, how do we create emotional safety in our classroom communities? I recently read Fostering … Read More
Modeling Technology Use for Our Students
In This Post: The problem with student technology use… and overuse. Tools to become more aware of technology use for students and adults. Alternatives to technology in the classroom and at home. Three ways to balance technology use in your and your students’ lives! I recently had a conversation with a student about technology use that went a little something … Read More
The Balance
In this Post: Creating balance between structure and student freedom. Reflection from stepping back to facilitate and guide. The beauty of freeing yourself from constant classroom regulation! Back to School Reflection As I go back to school, I have been enjoying my reflection on the drastically different teaching experiences I am encountering. I have been thinking about what I am … Read More