Zoom has been booming, especially in the world of education. When coronavirus sent schools into emergency virtual learning last March, educators (like myself) hastily learned how to utilize this video conferencing platform to interact with students, colleagues, and sometimes parents. We dabbled, but most of us didn’t get the chance...
This past March, nearly every school across the United States closed down the doors of their brick-and-mortar buildings to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Overnight, teachers tackled online instruction while parents plunged into implementing virtual learning plans from home while juggling jobs. It wasn’t perfect. Far from...
*This post was originally published on Becker’s Insights on Early Learning Blog. How do you work and learn best? Do you sit, stand, or lay? Do you use a desk? A chair? Or, do you plop down and get comfy in your bed or on the couch with a...
*Originally published on Becker’s Insights on Early Learning blog. Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. ~Aristotle Kindness can be taught. In the early years, students are just discovering how to learn, play, and work together in the school setting. And while most schools...
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It wasn’t that long ago when I was a wide-eyed, eager-to-learn student teacher. I remember those couple of months that I jokingly referred to as “free labor” to be challenging, enlightening, and rewarding. That quick snapshot in time undoubtedly laid the foundation for my first full-time position to follow....
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for high-energy students. I admire their enthusiasm and how they always seem to show up to class ready to bring it. Monday morning, rain or shine, while I’m waiting for my caffeine buzz to kick in from the Coke Zero...
I LOVE my class this year. Diverse. Capable. Sweet. Unique. Enthusiastic. Energetic. Hard-working. Funny. Lovable. These are some of the words that come to mind when I think of my first graders. But one more word that also comes to mind is…chatty. Very chatty. We are a work in progress with...
“No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship…” ~Dr. James Comer These words are my mantra. Building a strong rapport with students is vital to maximizing academic growth. Here are some of the ways I cultivate relationships with my fabulous first graders: 1) Positive Discipline: To create a happy,...
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