Getting Respect
Face it. Kids are tough. Kids come from all different backgrounds and experiences. You’re up in front of a room all by yourself. You think respect is automatic, but this isn’t 1965 anymor…
Face it. Kids are tough. Kids come from all different backgrounds and experiences. You’re up in front of a room all by yourself. You think respect is automatic, but this isn’t 1965 anymor…
“Speak softly but carry a big stick” is a wonderful adage and something to live by in the classroom. Never yell, scream, get passive aggressive, lose your cool, and most of all, try not t…
September 2011 "I know I'm a ______ (insert expletive)! I'll fail you and you'll be coming right back to me in January. I told you already! It's called Assertive Disc…
It’s your first year. Late nights, anxiety, stress, caffeine-induced insomnia, canceling dates, missing family events, and freaking out plays like a broken record in your mind. Rewind, re…
What to teach? I remember starting out and wondering what exactly to teach. This overwhelming feeling will leave you lost in a sea of thought bubbles. My best advice, especially with star…
First Day of School Be inviting (smile) Seating Chart Introduce yourself Teach rules and procedures Ask for participation Review Class Syllabus Welcome to the first day of school! You hav…
Teaching with diversity! How you doing?? This is an important topic because your classroom will have students from multiple backgrounds and cultures. When I taught in Brooklyn, I was the …