Distance learning is something we never thought would happen in our classrooms, especially in such a short amount of time. On a Friday we were teaching our kids in our classroom, and by Monday we were preparing Zoom classrooms. Props to all of us teachers who flipped our classrooms so quickly and . . .
All About Teaching Middle Schoolers
The constant ups and downs I’ve been teaching middle schoolers for 7 years now. I’m by no means an expert on this most awkward stage of life, but I can tell you some of the great things (and some of the struggles) of teaching middles. If you’re thinking of teaching middle school soon, here are . . .
How I Prep For Next School Year (At The End of This School Year)
It's the end of the school year and you should be thinking how to prep for next year. Even though you absolutely don't wanna think about it. All you wanna do is run home and nap for a week straight, might I suggest a few things to do so your back to school isn’t as busy? As tired as you are right . . .
Letting Students Teach The Lesson
Science teachers, have you read Chris Emdin’s first book “Urban Science Education for the Hip Hop Generation”? His ideas always pump me up to return to the classroom. He offers simple -but strategic-ways to engage with your students. The fact that it was written for science teachers, by a science . . .
Hall pass System for Middle Schoolers
How does your school institute a hall pass system? Is it only for the bathroom, or do you need a pass for the office and library too? Our school uses those bathroom placards you see outside the doors to the bathroom at restaurants. They are big, plastic and make noise when middle schoolers drop . . .
Teacher Makeup Must Have Items
As teachers, we barely have time to pee during the day. There is no way we have time for fixing or reapplying makeup. Luckily, SeneGence® has a complete line of makeup products last all day long. Like, all of the makeup- not just our LipSense®. Everything can be perfect for a day when you have . . .
An Open Letter to Future Teachers
Dear student teacher... You have so many thoughts and emotions right now. The thrill of having your first classroom! All the Pinterest ideas you have saved! So many fun lessons and labs you have planned! Everything will be matching in your classroom! There will be quality time with each of . . .