I recently had one of those lessons that didn’t go quite the way I expected. My 7th graders are in… Read more When A Philosophy Lesson Went Sideways: Free Resource and Reflection
Category: Learning Activities
Class Activity: AI vs Real Life
This week I did a little experiment with my students and AI. I asked my students to copy and paste… Read more Class Activity: AI vs Real Life
When the World Interrupted Conferences – Student-Led Conference Resource
Sometimes the school events take a backseat to global events. At our school, parent-teacher conferences usually happen twice a year… Read more When the World Interrupted Conferences – Student-Led Conference Resource
Peace Treaty Activity
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
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
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?
