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I (Lesa from SmithTeaches9to12) always joke that teachers are lucky to have at least two new year ‘celebrations’ in which they can make a fresh start – a regular new year for the change in calendar year and back to school! And to make a fresh start there is nothing better to me than making …
By Missy Davis from ABetterWaytoTeach The beginning of the year can be overwhelming as a teacher. You want to build routines and norms while establishing clear expectations for your students. You want them to get to know you and each other. You want to establish a safe space for risk-taking. And if you’re anything like …
When I first started teaching AP Capstone we did an exercise with the book Zoom by Istvan Banyai. It is a picture book without words that tells the story of perspective. The basic question that it asks is: what would the world look like from outer space with an amazing zoom function? It is an activity …
Whether you’re a first year teacher or a veteran teacher with decades of experience, back to school season is always a busy time. From breaking the ice and getting to know students to establishing norms and setting boundaries, there is SO much to get done. That’s why I’m sharing my list of the top 5 …
Next to building student relationships, establishing consistent routines and procedures are the best classroom management tools you can introduce to your students. Creating predictable routines for students decreases behavior issues and increases student engagement in class. After a year where many students were online for most, if not all of their learning experience, it will …
