Summer, a time of rest and relaxation for students and teachers alike. But, for some teachers and students, summer school is also on the agenda. Your summer school classroom will contain diverse learners. Differentiating for your students will be important. One tool I have successfully used in the past is the “Who Was…?” series. Level…
How to Beat the Dreaded Summer Slump
The summer slump… it’s a phrase that educators all over the country know and dread. It’s a phrase used to describe what happens to many students during the summer months when they are not in school participating in the day-to-day routine of learning. What is the Summer Slump? Many students who return to school after…
16 Professional Development Options for Teachers Over the Summer
Teachers only work ten months a year….WRONG! Well sort of!! We may only be PAID for ten months, but that does NOT mean that we are not working! Professional development does not have to be limited to the school year. You also may not have to pay for all professional development either. Here are some…