I wrote these do’s and don’ts of using AI as a teacher to help educators navigate this powerful tool. You’ve heard the buzz. Perhaps you’ve even experimented with AI tools like ChatGPT, hoping to simplify your workload. But let’s be honest—most of us didn’t go into teaching thinking we’d need to become tech wizards. So here we are: AI is here, it’s powerful, and now we’re all asking the same ...
4 Ways to Make Differentiated Learning a Breeze!
Hey there! Today, I'm sharing what I know about differentiated learning and what really means. These tips will show you how you can rock it in your classroom. Differentiated learning isn’t just a buzzword—it's about recognizing that every one of our students is wonderfully unique. Instead of one-size-fits-all instruction, we shape our teaching to fit our kiddos' varied styles, strengths, and ...
5 Time-Saving Classroom Routines to Boost Engagement
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned as a veteran teacher, it’s that the holidays can make or break you. I’m not trying to sound dramatic…but if you don’t have effective classroom systems in place to streamline your classroom management and maximize engagement, things can get a little crazy. Since I’ve learned a thing or two, I’m here to share my top 5 time-saving classroom routines to help you ...
6 Benefits of Playing Educational Games in the Classroom
If you’re looking for an exciting way to transform learning for your students, you’ve found it: classroom games. There are so many benefits of playing educational games in the classroom. So many that you’re going to love adding them as a regular feature in your teaching toolkit. Keep reading to learn more about how educational games shift the learning dynamics in your classroom to build ...
Using Canva in the Classroom to Prepare Classroom Materials
I have a confession to make… I seriously love using Canva in the classroom. If you’ve never heard of it, I’m excited to share my love of this amazing online platform with you! Canva is a design program that has taken the internet world by storm over the past three years. Not only is it great for designers and small businesses, but it’s a game changer in the classroom too. Here ...
My New Favorite Teaching Hack (Voice Memos!)
Tired of repeating yourself a hundred times a day? I’ve got a teaching hack that’s going to save your voice and keep your classroom running smoothly! If you hear yourself saying, “Sit down!” one hundred times a day, let me introduce you to your new favorite teaching hack: voice memos. Voice memos are the perfect, easy way to streamline daily routines and improve classroom ...