The world is sort of holding its breath, waiting for something positive to come out of the peace talks taking… Read more Peace Treaty Activity
When You Realize You’re the Veteran Teacher
There was a weird moment recently in my teaching career. I was no longer the young colleague whispering in the… Read more When You Realize You’re the Veteran Teacher
How I Survived the 6-7 Trend (and Every Other Student Craze Before It)
If you’ve worked in schools long enough, you know every year comes with its own student trend. We’ve lived through… Read more How I Survived the 6-7 Trend (and Every Other Student Craze Before It)
Partnering With Parents in the Age of the Online Gradebook
Recently I watched a video on Instagram posted by a school principal (@principal_lamb) – it was about a typical parent… Read more Partnering With Parents in the Age of the Online Gradebook
Teaching Students to Ask Better Questions
Teachers are often encouraged to celebrate student questions. That’s because questions signal curiosity, engagement, and thinking. A classroom where students… Read more Teaching Students to Ask Better Questions
Teaching Online Safety: What Worked, What Didn’t (Resources Linked)
Recently, my administration asked me to talk to students about online safety. To help deliver the content, I was provided… Read more Teaching Online Safety: What Worked, What Didn’t (Resources Linked)
The Ones Left Behind: Building Belonging in a Transient School Community
I recently conducted a survey with middle school students at my overseas international school. I was looking for information about… Read more The Ones Left Behind: Building Belonging in a Transient School Community
Advisory Activity: Team Tune Up
My science colleague is organizing our middle school’s annual Science and Engineering Fair. All middle school students must participate and… Read more Advisory Activity: Team Tune Up
History Teacher Here! Teaching the Past So We Can Understand the Present
Every so often, I’ll post something on social media that begins with the words “History teacher here…” I create these… Read more History Teacher Here! Teaching the Past So We Can Understand the Present
Break Bingo – Printable Bingo Card
During school breaks, I always hope my students find time to rest, recharge, and rediscover the world beyond their screens.… Read more Break Bingo – Printable Bingo Card
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