Tolerance, or the ability to respect and allow for others to be unique and/or different from ourselves, is an important and sometimes challenging trait and behavior. Both young and old may struggle with tolerance and it is likely best understood …
Though not a high school staple like math or English, psychology is becoming more and more popular as an elective for high school students. In fact, according to data from the College Board, more students sit for the AP Psychology …
Teachers face a great challenge in honoring and encouraging each individual in a diverse classroom of students. Understanding that some people are introverted, extroverted, or are somewhere in the middle, can be a helpful lens in providing effective instruction and …
As a former public school teacher, I can attest to the intensity of the excitement and stress that Back-to-School brings for everyone in a school community. For teachers, from setting up your classroom to meeting parents to building a classroom …
Math is used in almost everything you do on a daily basis. Driving, shooting a basketball, cooking, exercising, gardening, and the list goes on. Why not take these opportunities to teach your kids or students how they are using math …
In todays world, there is unfortunately a lot of bad news on the TV and Internet and the negative behavior of others can really impact young children. Violence, shootings, burglaries, bullying – it’s everywhere and we can’t stop the actions …
As mentioned in a previous article, planning for instruction at the end of the school year can feel hopeless. One interruption after another can derail any attempt at maintaining the flow of instruction. Sometimes the scope and sequence of a …
“What’s up, fam?” While I won’t deny that it sounds stupid, I will admit proudly that I have bonded with students over their ridiculous (to us) slang. Fam: “a way to describe someone you consider family.” (Thanks, Urban Dictionary.) Look, …
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a process for identifying student needs and providing support accordingly. It consists of screening procedures and a tiered system of interventions. Students move from one tier to another based on relative progress within an intervention …
It’s easy to forget that all students have different personality styles. As educators, we often adopt one way of motivating regardless of the individual we are dealing with. For instance, I know a guidance counselor who is a former football …