I am a 2nd grade teacher in a Title I public school. My husband is a high school special education teacher in a classroom called BIC (Behavior Intervention Class). Needless to say, we have many discussions about our students and how we can best reach them. As teachers, we must remember that our students are coming to school with all kinds of baggage. It is our job to help the students leave the baggage at the door by creating…
3 Indoor Recess Energy Blasters
No matter where you live, those days when the words “indoor recess” are spoken over the loudspeaker there’s an instant feeling of dread. Have no fear! We have three really good indoor recess activities that will help you stay sane while helping your students burn off some of that extra energy.
The Importance of Kindness in the Classroom
Kindness in the classroom is more than a catch phrase or a the latest fad. It is, or should be, the ultimate goal of every educator in every school in every country. Kindness and respect lead to learning, while bullying, whether intentional or not, and criticism lead to anything but a productive learning environment.