Those incessant restroom requests . . . what’s a teacher to do? I admit I’ve always been annoyed by them (What? You mean you want to leave my class?). But how can you say no when students ask? For years, I would just sign the pass, adding wistful words like, “Go quickly!” or “Hurry back!” But once I’d allow one student to go, another and another would want a pass as…
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5 Strategies for a SOLID START to Your School Year
. Ahh, starting the school year! A time for both excitement and nervousness, right? I actually enjoy going in and setting up my classroom, shining up my bookshelves, and decorating with posters and displays appealing to my 7th and 8th graders. Then I take that first peek at my new class lists. Reality sets in. Time to bring the A game. Read on and I will share with you 5 key…
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6 Reasons to Show Movies in Class (without feeling guilty)
There are some excellent movies for kids out there, but when it comes to showing a movie in class, I’ve often felt reluctant. After all, I’m supposed to be delivering rigorous instruction, right? All my lesson plans must closely align with my standards, correct? And, of course, there’s always the dreaded thought . . . What if an administrator happens to stop in? But if you’re like me,…
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