In a world where emotions can often feel like a rollercoaster ride, teaching emotional regulation has become an essential skill for teachers. Think of a classroom where students possess the tools to navigate their emotions, where self-regulation becomes second nature, and academic success is intrinsically tied to emotional well-being. This post is your guide to… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Emotional Regulation: Tips, Tricks, and Insights
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Unconventional Strategies for Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
We all want our classrooms to be ones in which every student is engaged, thriving, and reaching their full potential. Now, consider the challenges faced by students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD), who often struggle with learning and behaviour issues. How can we ensure these studets don’t fall behind and recieve an equitable education? Teaching… Continue reading Unconventional Strategies for Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
How to Create a Calm Down Corner in Your Classroom
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when your students are struggling to manage their emotions in the classroom? Imagine having a designated space where they can go to calm down and refocus. That’s where the revolutionary concept of a calm down corner comes into play. A calm down corner can be a safe haven for students… Continue reading How to Create a Calm Down Corner in Your Classroom
Unconventional Strategies for Managing Impulse Control in Students
Are you struggling to manage impulse control in your students? It’s a common challenge many educators face, but fear not - there are innovative strategies that can make a real difference. In this post, we will explore unconventional methods that go beyond traditional approaches to help students regulate their impulses and behaviours more effectively. From… Continue reading Unconventional Strategies for Managing Impulse Control in Students
Strategies for Managing Students with Behaviour Difficulties
Managing students with behaviour difficulties can be a daunting task for teachers, often leading to a challenging classroom environment. However, with the right strategies in place, educators can effectively support these students and create a positive learning atmosphere for everyone. In this post, we will explore five proven techniques for managing students with behaviour difficulties,… Continue reading Strategies for Managing Students with Behaviour Difficulties
Creative Ways Teachers Can Empower Students with Choice in Learning
Imagine a classroom where students have the power to choose how they learn, what they learn, and how they demonstrate their understanding. Empowering students with choice in their education not only increases motivation but also fosters a sense of ownership over their learning journey. As teachers, we’re always looking for ways to encourage and motivate… Continue reading Creative Ways Teachers Can Empower Students with Choice in Learning
10 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Developing English Language Learners
Working with developing English language learners can be difficult. They often seem to be more competent than they actually are because their casual and functional English skills are higher than their academic skills. They can do quite a bit independently, and often they want to, but they still require a lot of extra supports. I’ve… Continue reading 10 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Developing English Language Learners
11 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Beginning English Language Learners
Having students in our classes who are brand new to the English language can be tricky. However, we teachers are a crazy smart bunch, and we can definitely find effective ways to support these kiddos! I always try to keep in mind how nervous these students must be; they probably won’t ask for help. Not… Continue reading 11 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Beginning English Language Learners
Understanding English Language Learner Teaching Strands
There are four main strands used when acquiring any new language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Here, I will break down each strand when we're teaching English language learners in our classroom. What it looks like and ways to assess and build these skills. Sme of these strands may seem more difficult to understand and… Continue reading Understanding English Language Learner Teaching Strands
Tips for Teaching Students Who Have Difficulty Following Instructions
Hello fellow educators, I’m sure we’ve all had our fair share of students who have trouble following through on instructions from others. In all my years of teaching, it has been very rarely that a student is choosing to be defiant. In fact, even with some of my students diagnosed with ODD (oppositional defiant disorder),… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Students Who Have Difficulty Following Instructions
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