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
Tag: middle school
Mapping the Assessment Process: A Resource for Teacher Teams
A few weeks ago, I was asked to help lead a middle school team conversation about assessment. The meeting was… Read more Mapping the Assessment Process: A Resource for Teacher Teams
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
One Less Thing to Create: A Free Middle School Transition Presentation
Each year, I deliver a presentation to our Grade 5 students as they prepare to transition into Grade 6 and… Read more One Less Thing to Create: A Free Middle School Transition Presentation
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
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)
