Those first few days back to school are always filled with excitement and a little bit of anxiety too. This is true for teachers and students. You can harness this energy in yourself and your students in order to set the tone for the entire academic year. It’s always a…
When you’re in your classroom do you feel confident and comfortable? Do your students? As high school teachers, we often shy away from classroom decor ideas because so many options out there are geared more towards elementary. But there are options that address the ultimate goal of classroom decor: to…
Throughout the school year, we as teachers focus on building relationships between teachers and students. These teacher-student relationships create an in-class dynamic that supports the social and academic development of students, and often makes the work in the classroom, especially for classroom management, easier. But as we close out a…
When the weather is nice, do you find your students (and yourself!) staring out the window and wishing you were outside rather than in the classroom? I absolutely do - so why not take the learning outside when you can? Outdoor learning doesn’t have to be a significant investment in…
How do teachers build an inclusive classroom environment? Building a strong rapport with our students provides a foundation for student engagement, a sense of comfort and belonging, reduced off-task behavior, and increased learning. Studies have shown that the more high-quality relationships students have with their teachers, the better their engagement…
