Michael McLaughlin reviews Brad Johnson and Hal Bowmanβs Thank You, Teacher, a collection of 100 letters written by educators for educators with the aim of uplifting, affirming, and celebrating “the incredible work of our profession.”
Every student deserves to be challenged in all areas of learning. Teaching coach Barbara Blackburn shows how rigor can enhance learning beyond the core content areas with examples from health, physical education, computer science, the performance arts and career technology.
Learn how middle grades teacher and NBCT Kathie Palmieri is using the upgraded and rebranded Flip video tool (formerly Flipgrid) on a daily basis to engage her students, show quick lesson reviews, and get them talking about what they did and didnβt understand. Helpful tips included.
Do you invite student talk? If we want kids to engage in the lessons weβre teaching, they need to see us valuing what they have to say. Kelly Owens shares tips for creating a βtwo-wayβ classroom community and home connections that encourage authentic dialogue and build trust.
Classroom Decoration / New Teacher Tips
by Curtis Chandler · Published 10/25/2022 · Last modified 07/17/2024
How can teachers make sure βvisual classroom noiseβ doesnβt diminish learning opportunities for students? Curtis Chandler draws on research to suggest we choose colors carefully and reduce clutter β stowing away anything that doesnβt have a direct, daily impact on learning.
Laura Robb has long championed the idea that reading and access to books are civil rights. In this story of turning around reluctant readers, the celebrated educator makes a powerful case that when kids have lots of book choices and lots of time to read in and out of school, theyβll become readers for life.
Choice in reading is about student autonomy and motivation. Itβs especially effective with kids who donβt like to read. Stephanie Farleyβs well-honed system lets 8th graders read any text they choose AND meets standards β even though they never all read the same book.
To guide middle grades students into paying more attention to poetry β and reconsidering their often negative attitudes about reading and writing poems β author and teacher Linda Rief suggests kids create heart books, do quickwrites and illustrate lines of their own work.
In Becoming Active Citizens Tom Driscoll and Shawn W. McCusker offer a compendium of the latest approaches and ideas in civic education. Their ideas equip teachers across academic disciplines with the tools to navigate this ever-changing landscape, writes Sarah Cooper.
Help your middle graders grow academically and behaviorally with these monthly SEL themes and activities developed by middle school teacher leader Kasey Short and her counseling colleague Janani Buford. Just right for busy teachers to incorporate into their advisories!
