Teaching current events can be daunting, but it's vital that students become critical thinkers who are able to evaluate the news they are bombarded with on a daily basis. In an era where information reigns supreme and the world moves at an unprecedented pace, preparing our students to navigate the complexities of current events is… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Students to Analyse and Evaluate Current Events
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Tips for Teaching Gifted Students
Gifted students often face unique challenges in the classroom. Unfortunately, it can be easy for them to "slip through the cracks" as they do not tend to struggle academically as some of their peers may. Of course, this is a generalisation in itself; I've had students who are gifted in math and have a learning… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Gifted Students
How to Make Teaching Fractions Fun
Sometimes, teaching fractions can be a daunting task for both students and teachers alike. However, with the right tools and strategies, making fractions fun and exciting for your students can be just a little bit easier. No matter if you are introducing fractions to your elementary students for the first time, or getting more in-depth… Continue reading How to Make Teaching Fractions Fun
Tips for Teaching Current Events Without Bias
As adults and teachers, it can be easy to spot the bias in the news we are presented with. And it's equally important to ensure we aren't presenting out students with current events in a biased way. In a world where fake news and skewed viewpoints clutter our screens, it's more important than ever to… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Current Events Without Bias
Teaching Strategies for Students with ODD
As teachers, we all want to be running a classroom in which every single student is engaged, motivated, and empowered to reach their full potential. However, we know that within our diverse groups of students, there are those who face challenges that can make learning and teaching more difficult. One challenge is Oppositional Defiant Disorder… Continue reading Teaching Strategies for Students with ODD
Tips for Teaching Your Students Empathy
Empathy for others and emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills we need to succeed in our lives. It helps us put ourselves in others' shoes, build stronger relationships, and be happy in our own lives. And, it's one of the most important things we can begin to teach our students. Teaching students… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Your Students Empathy
How to Create a Minimalist Classroom
It can become easy to hoard a lot of stuff over time as teachers, and then it's easy for all of that stuff to end up in our classrooms. It can also be difficult to see so many awesome classrooms online and not want to put those amazing ideas into our own classrooms. That being… Continue reading How to Create a Minimalist Classroom
Tips for Teachers to Save Time on Grading
Of course, assessment is one of the most important aspects of our jobs as teachers. So, it's unsurprising that it takes up so much of our time. Studies show that feedback has the most impact on students when it is delivered quickly, so we want to avoid spending several days, or even weeks, getting work… Continue reading Tips for Teachers to Save Time on Grading
Tips for Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Every teacher has taught or currently has at least one student on the autism spectrum in their class. Teaching students with autism requires a patient, individualized approach that takes into account their unique learning styles and needs. Students are, of course, unique in their own interests, skills, and abilities. ASD is also, obviously, a spectrum… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Tips to Help Students with ADHD Follow Steps in a Plan
I’m sure we’ve all had students who have had very high aspirations and want to do well, but when push comes to shove, they lack follow-through and/or don’t know where to begin. It’s really important in these instances to teach students how to effectively follow a plan. Perhaps these kiddos are very distracted, get anxious,… Continue reading Tips to Help Students with ADHD Follow Steps in a Plan
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