My Journey Through the 3 Phases of Writing

Kari PitstickBlog

TL;DR: Become a connected educator by writing and sharing your voice with others. When you are writing for an audience, first decide on the focus of your piece. Be as authentic as possible as you share your experiences. Don’t forget to share your published work on social media to continue connecting with other educators from around the world! As of … Read More

The Gift of Your Words: Share Your Story

Livia ChanBlog, Leadership, Reflect Better, Self-Care, Student Engagement

TL;DR: You have a gift of words to share by telling your stories.  There are five reasons why writing is a passion: dive into deeper thought to better understand yourself, practice self-care, sharing is caring, create new connections or deepen existing relationships, and make an impact by amplifying your voice. See the Writing Strategies & Marketing Your Work course overview … Read More

Student Empowered Conferences

Livia ChanBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Students feel empowered as they share their goals, learning, and growth in all different areas of the curriculum. You can include voice and choice in student-led conferences. Being intentional about what you do before, during, and after conferences leads to finding success in the goals for the conferences. A link to resources can be found below for a notice … Read More

Whoa-vember: A Month to Celebrate Blog Series Overview

Kari PitstickBlog, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement, Teach Happier

Whoa-vember: A Month to Celebrate Blog Series Overview Whoa, it’s November! Despite another uniquely hectic year, it’s a month to celebrate. It’s that time of year where we often pause to reflect on what we are grateful for. This blog series shares all about gratitude from a number of different perspectives. Learn strategies to incorporate gratitude into your classroom. Recognize … Read More

Gratitude: Being Thankful for the Little Things

Teach Better TeamBlog, Reflect Better, Self-Care

TL;DR: Many of us are struggling this school year and are working hard to stay positive. Thinking about the little things can help you find reasons to be thankful. Be the one who gives someone a “little thing” to be grateful for. Gratitude. It can be hard to come by this year. Many of us are suffering from the “fall … Read More