As teachers, it's no secret that some days can be tough. We've all had that class (or student) that challenges our patience and tests our limits. If you've ever found yourself caught in a cycle of ...
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Cultivating a Growth Mindset to Boost Student Confidence: Tips for Success
When I first started teaching, I remember having a student, let's call him Alex, who was a bright kiddo, but would always give up at the first sign of difficulty. He was convinced he just "wasn't good ...
Celebrating Student Excellence: The Importance of Meaningful Classroom Awards
Are you ready to celebrate student excellence and make a lasting impact? Let’s dive into a topic near and dear to my heart: the importance of meaningful classroom awards. You see, it’s not just about ...
The Power of Student Choice: Supporting Different Learning Abilities
Let’s talk about the magic ingredient that can supercharge learning for students with different learning abilities: student choice. Empowering students to make choices in their education can have a ...
Back to School STEM Activities – That Pack a Punch!
Back to school time? Oh, I know. It's a whirlwind of emotions - excitement, nerves, and the ever-looming to-do lists. Well, guess what? I've got your back! Let's add a dash of fun in the mix of ...
6 Hair-Pulling Mistakes I Made Teaching STEM
Think teaching STEM to little kids is like herding cats while also juggling torches that are on fire? I've been there. STEM education isn't just about coding robots or building skyscrapers outta ...