Author: Shannon Carey
Growth Mindset: Moving From “I Can’t” to “I Can!”
Helping struggling students can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding things you will do as a teacher. Sometimes you have students who just can’t seem to grasp that tricky math equation or understand the deeper context of... Read More
Making the Most of Your Winter Break
The final school days in December can feel a bit like the end of a marathon — you’ve come a long way and now you need that final push to get past the finish line. Teachers are stretched to the limit with finishing content and... Read More
The Art of Differentiation in the Classroom
In my first week of teaching, I prioritized getting to know my students and building relationships. I was also eager to learn what they could do academically. I had my ninth grade English students complete a pre-assessment that would... Read More
Tips for Teacher Self-care this Summer
Summertime for teachers is a mix of relaxation and planning for the next school year. I’d like to suggest that it can also be a great time to practice self-care and develop some healthy routines that you can continue using in the... Read More
Getting Personal with Flexible Pacing
When I was teaching, I made it personal. I saw every student as a unique individual who needed a personalized approach. It wouldn’t have been fair to my students if I didn’t. After all, how we learn and what we are interested in... Read More
Tips for the Start of the School Year
✅ Decorate your classroom and organize supplies. ✅ Write lesson plans. ✅ Decide how to build relationships. ✅ Check your technology. ✅ Establish routines and procedures. ✅ Connect and collaborate with... Read More
Resource Spotlight: Get On Your Feet
Picture three classrooms. In one classroom, students are involved in a lab experiment. In another classroom, students are quietly and individually annotating a novel as they read. In another classroom, students are dancing to... Read More
Get to know the Learning Skills that help students COMMUNICATE
At last, we arrive at our final category of Learning Skills: Communicate! Check out the first 3 if you haven’t already seen them: Explore, Analyze, and Reason. Communicate includes the following Learning Skills: ... Read More