3 Reasons Plus 5 Tips = GR8 Games
Using games in the classroom serves several purposes: students naturally get excited to hear they are going to be playing games, pre-created games are easy to plan and implement for teachers, and students can engage deeply in learning (reinforcing that learning is fun!) Read on for three reasons to use games in learning and for some additional tips for using games in virtual, hybrid, or socially-distanced classroom spaces.
Gratitude in Present Day - How to Find it, Use it, and Share it
I have read again and again that the more you practice gratitude, the more you are grateful for, so I did some research on easy practices I could add to my own life to exercise my gratitude muscle. Here are three that I have added as part of my daily routine.
SELf Care during Conferences
Even without conferences, teachers are notorious for putting everyone else and their needs first before taking care of themselves. That is why it is more important than ever to make sure you practice SELf care during conferences.
Preparing for Surprises During Conferences
While anything could happen, there are a few common recurring challenges that crop up during conferences and we’re here to help you prepare you to navigate them. Thinking about these challenges ahead of time will help you maintain positive and productive conferences without feeling flustered.
Maximize Conference Time With This Conversation Structure
During conferences, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed with the turnstile your classroom becomes - or if you are conducting conferences virtually this year, the constant doorbell of the waiting room can become ominous. Setting up a structure that you can follow for each conference (and perhaps even sharing it with parents ahead of time) help to make expectations clear, setting both you and the family up for success.