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
Category: Learning Activities
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
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
AI in the Classroom Activity: Microwaves, Steroids, and Escalators?
When I was deciding how to approach the use of AI in my classroom this year, my focus wasn’t on… Read more AI in the Classroom Activity: Microwaves, Steroids, and Escalators?
Four Advisory Activities
I know it can be challenging to pull together good advisory activities, especially at the beginning of the school year,… Read more Four Advisory Activities
End of Year Awards Activity
Hi, if you’re like me, you might struggle to fill in (in a meaningful way) time on the last day… Read more End of Year Awards Activity
Teaching International Organizations? Here Are Some Google Doc Resources
This year I created a mini unit for my 8th grade Social Studies class exploring a number of international organizations… Read more Teaching International Organizations? Here Are Some Google Doc Resources
Rebooting Real Life: A School Challenge for Balanced Technology Use
Students spend much of their day on screens. While technology offers valuable learning tools, it also raises real concerns that… Read more Rebooting Real Life: A School Challenge for Balanced Technology Use
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