July 26, 2022Everyone wants to belong. Class meetings create an environment that is inclusive of young people with different backgrounds, languages, values,…
July 26, 2022When I moved to a new school in the late '90s, one of the first things my new principal told…
July 26, 2022It Was Eerily Quiet I was excited about the lesson I designed for my classroom observation. Students made predictions about…
April 1, 2022Say it a million and one, a million and two, a million and three… My mentor walked into my classroom…
June 29, 2020Making students feel included and building community requires an unwavering commitment throughout the year. This blog post includes activities that…
April 6, 2020A positive classroom climate is essential for any learning environment. Students need to feel safe, connected, and respected in order…
February 18, 2020Teachers I meet say that classroom management is one of their greatest concerns. Moreover, teachers share that managing conflict between…
December 5, 2019When I was 10, my dad asked me if I wanted to learn how to play chess. I asked, “Is…
