Teachers
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Quick ways to build a positive classroom community
A positive classroom community doesn’t happen by itself. Teachers develop positive classroom communities with every action, regardless of how small and insignificant the gestures ... -
6 key ingredients of student engagement
Learning is active. Students who actively participate in classroom lessons are more likely to internalize content. Their focus motivates them to keep learning. Student ... -
Real-world strategies to make math relevant
Have you wondered why some children try to avoid math? It seems like they’d rather do anything except solve mathematical problems. Part of the ... -
Taking inventory while taking attendance
There’s not enough time in the day to do it all. You have a lesson to teach. You want to learn who your students ... -
33 Microaggressions That Educators Commit Daily
First, let’s begin by defining what microaggressions are. They are the daily verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, brushoffs, or disrespectful comments; deliberate or accidental, ... -
8 takeaways about multiple intelligences in the classroom
Howard Gardener (Harvard University) theorized that students learn and understand in different ways. He determined that every child has intelligences, and some of these ... -
7 Ways to teach mindfulness in your classroom
Students in your classroom are not immune from worry. They stress over things that have already happened, and they fear the future. That’s where ... -
How Effective Teachers Motivate Their Students and Make Learning Fun
If you have been following my work, you know I spent 7 years a K-12 teacher and 7 years as a university professor, eventually ... -
Why you need a multi-tiered behavioral support approach
Many students go to school and never have significant behavior problems. Some students have outbursts, but they are taken care of in class, with ... -
Surprising ways stress benefits students
Children experience stress, and it can be overwhelming for them. Family issues, disturbing media images, and academic pressures can cause stress. Surprisingly, though, not ...
