So, your child has a really great teacher, and you want to show your appreciation. Perhaps instead, you’re a principal wanting to improve morale amongst your staff. If you’re wondering about the best compliments to give a teacher, you’ve come to the right place. I’m an instructional coach and teacher, so I have received wonderful…
We’ve all been there – bogged down in all the “drill and kill” of life as a public school teacher. Sometimes, you just need to mix things up a bit, lighten the mood, or take a moment to bond with your kids. These quick games to play in the classroom should be just the ticket,…
There’s nothing more frustrating than being expected to use a technology platform or classroom management system that frustrates you and doesn’t seem to fit with your teaching style. If you’re struggling to manage behaviors and feel exhausted at the end of every day, I have Dojo classroom management tips to save the day. You really…
Your friend or colleague’s retirement celebration does not need to be predictable and boring. You can kick start a happy retirement with the ultimate retirement party, even if it’s just in the school library. No matter your budget, there are tons of unique retirement party ideas for teachers. Be sure to consider the personality of…
If you’re a student who is continually late to a sports practice or your next class, you may be wondering, “Can teachers keep you after the bell?” After all, it’s easy to imagine plenty of situations where teachers holding kids after the bell would become frustrating. If you’re a well-behaved kid who is also being…
Sometimes a public school, or even entire school districts, will have policies forbidding students from wearing hoods in class, the hallways, or elsewhere on school grounds. In more extreme situations, dress codes may have a full hoodie ban. In other instances, the dress code itself will make no mention of a hooded sweatshirt in the…