TL;DR: This post shares the evolution of a teacher’s journey with The Grid Method, from a traditional Grid to the 5E Method Grid. The 5 levels of the 5E model are: engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating, and evaluating. Purpose Through sharing the evolution of my Grid Method journey, my hope is to help those who want to use The Grid Method … Read More
Small Wins, Huge Smiles
TL;DR: It is essential to highlight all small wins for students in the classroom. Celebrating all wins helps to create a learning environment of love and success. In such a world today where everything is so “me” focused, we often overlook a simple gesture of celebrating or encouraging others. A simple compliment goes a long way long towards the mental … Read More
Turning It All Off This Summer
TL;DR: Turning it all off this summer starts by first discovering how you will unwind. Find reading material that is not education-related to help you unwind. Structure your days with a good amount of unwindable time! Share what you are doing with others to provoke thoughts and ideas. During summer break, let your mind wander and your thoughts not be … Read More
A Workaholic’s Guide to a Relaxing Summer
TL;DR: Relaxing and recharging over summer break can look different for everyone. Tips for a relaxing summer include catching up on TV shows and social media, retail therapy, and creating a to-do list. One of the best parts of being a teacher is having the summers off. Most teachers use the summer to relax and recharge by spending time with … Read More
Strength, Not Weakness
TL;DR: Asking for help and showing vulnerability shows strength, not weakness. It is important for leaders to model their expectations. As educators, we “are supposed to have all the answers.” We are the people other people come to in order to get answers, learn, and grow. But what happens when we don’t have the answers? What do we do when … Read More