Have you heard about ‘warm demander’ teachers? Curious what makes this approach uniquely effective—but not rooted in strictness or compliance?
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If your students are feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or anxious… coloring might be the key to helping them calm themselves down! 🔑 Try these simple coloring activities next time your classroom needs an energy reset.
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“It’s comforting to hear seasoned teachers acknowledge their growth. It sends a message that it’s okay to be imperfect as long as you’re committed to your students’ growth, showing that teaching is a profession of continuous learning and love.” —Brandon Biro, Educator
Teacher @mrswendymturner created this end-of-year reflection chart for teachers, modeled after reflections her students completed!
“I think we have to keep [reflection] simple enough that people will do it and not feel like it is another burden. We also need to provide meaningful time and space for the reflection,” Wendy says.
As the year draws to a close, here are 7 end-of-year send-off activities to help celebrate all the memories you’ve made together, while savoring the time you have left. 🗓️ 🧡
”Today, a first grader told me that she doesn't need to learn what I'm teaching, because she wants to be a pineapple when she grows up.” —Caitlin Driscoll, Teacher
“The more we think about math instruction, the more we see math in nearly every moment of every day,” write educators Christina Grassi and Meghan Lowe.
You can replicate that experience for students by infusing the school day with opportunities to regularly use math vocabulary, building confidence in their abilities and helping them to think like mathematicians.
Here are five high-impact, low-prep suggestions that support you and your students without taking time away from Tier 1 math instruction.
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