A new year always presents itself with challenges. One of the biggest struggles faced by teachers can be getting to know their students. Learning names is one thing; but truly getting to know your students is another. Here are four ways to get to know your students. 1. Interest Surveys Interest surveys can come in…
As a teacher, I absolutely loved celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It was a magical and exciting day for students and teachers alike. Many teachers celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by decorating the classroom, serving green treats, planning fun activities, wearing green, and doing shamrock crafts. But that gets stale for both teachers and students over time.…
It happens to all teachers who like to incorporate the holidays into arts and crafts projects or writing assignments. How do you handle the student that doesn’t celebrate a particular holiday? Many teachers avoid it all together and focus on the seasons, non-religious holidays and celebrations. No student feels left out and it reduces any…