A few years ago a kindergarten teacher enlisted me to help her integrate a growth mindset focus in her classroom. Macy taught at a magnet school with an honors class of children who began reading when they were 3 or 4. Many of her students had one challenge in common. They were children of doctors…
Titanic Growth
Are your students as fascinated with the Titanic as mine are? I know I was, too, when I was their age. I even built a model replica of the ship. So, as the world remembers the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, I’ve drawn on that enthusiasm to bring Titanic-related primary documents into my…
Top 5 TRUE Teacher Hacks
Aren’t you just intrigued with idea of finding an amazing teacher hack? I am! But, if you’re like every teacher I know, you don’t have the time to read about time-saving strategies. I get it: both the reality and the irony. I decided to research some specific teacher hacks, proven by the test of time….
Snow Day in the Forecast
Sunday night’s forecast promised snow for Monday. But come Monday morning, only a light dusting awaited me outside. While I enjoy my days as a teacher, there’s nothing quite like a snow day to stir excitement in my heart. My students barely greeted me that morning. I could tell their hearts were heavy with a…
Make Any Day a Snow Day
Snow Day! Those two words conjure delight and joy in the hearts of all teachers, giving everyone a brief, surprise holiday in the long string of time between winter and spring break. But do you do when there’s not a speck of snow in the air? Here’s how to make any day a snow day…