A common misconception about creating a student-centered curriculum is about the teacher’s role in the student-centered classroom and if there are any core teaching strategies in play. Many people think of student-centered teaching as the easy way out for a… Read moreCore Teaching Strategies in Creating a Student-Centered Curriculum
The spring of 2020 thrust almost every direction of education into a sudden switch from in-person instruction to distance learning. I use the term “distance learning” very lightly as what has been deemed “crisis learning” is not interchangeable with what… Read moreThe Secret to Successful Blended Learning
So often teachers fail to prioritize self-care because of the plethora of items overflowing their plates every day. Teachers who are often underfunded and overworked are too busy trying to keep afloat then too set boundaries to help preserve their… Read moreTrauma-Informed Teaching Self-Care
As teachers, we so often rely on our own experience each year that passes in the classroom when it comes to developing lesson plan ideas. Once 2020 hit, the entire dynamic of education and what that means for the classroom… Read moreLesson Plan Template Ideas for Any Classroom
Finding teacher work-life balance is hard. Some people choose to teach online. Most of these people absolutely love it. Right now a lot of people are teaching online, but not by choice. These people are hit or miss. Once everyone… Read moreTeacher Work-Life Balance
Whether or not the concept of distance learning, blended learning, hybrid learning, or any of the other buzz words surrounding some type of digital education ever interested you, 2020 thrust many teachers into some type of model that took them… Read moreDistance Learning from Start to Finish
What should parents do to keep their children up-to-date on schoolwork when districts close for an extended period of time? The thought of having to take on the role of teacher while your children are forced to stay at home… Read moreParent Involvement during School Closures
I recently posted about what parents can do to keep their children on target with their education if there is an extended school absence. Today, I want to take a look at how teachers can plan for this. I’ve spoken… Read moreSchoolwork for Extended School Absence
One thing so many teachers take pride in is their classroom environment. There are so many tangible k 12 classroom supplies that can turn your room into the student-centered learning oasis of your dreams. The importance of classroom decoration should… Read more10 Teacher Supplies YOU NEED for Your Classroom
Early on in my history teacher career, I realized something pretty profound. You can discuss the history of any conflict at length…but if your students don’t have a concrete idea of where you’re talking about, some of the information will… Read moreWorld War 2 Map of Europe Activity
