Have you ever used task cards in your lesson? Whether you answered yes or no to the above question, I've got some tips for you! Tip #1: Use them assess student knowledge, but don't attach a grade! These are one of my go to ways to assess student knowledge during a unit. Not only do … Continue reading 3 Tips for Effectively Using Task Cards in Your Secondary Science Classroom
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Digital Breakout Templates
What if I told you there was an easier way to make a digital breakout? You know, a way that doesn't require you spending an hour formatting and adjusting each section so that it works right. What if you could just plug in your questions and answers, and be done? Freeing you up to move … Continue reading Digital Breakout Templates
3 Ways to Go Over Classroom Expectations and Procedures (that are actually fun)
Like I've said before, I don't go over the syllabus on the first day of school. I firmly believe that the first day is all about relationships and getting to know my students (and giving them an opportunity to get to know their classmates). You can read more about how I do this in this … Continue reading 3 Ways to Go Over Classroom Expectations and Procedures (that are actually fun)
New Year, Fresh Start
As teachers, our "NEW YEAR" really starts late summer as we meet our new students and establish our classroom routines. By this point in the year, we've made it to winter break and are still in denial that we have to return back to our classrooms in about a week or so. You see, by … Continue reading New Year, Fresh Start
3 Ways I’m Preparing My Heart for the New School Year
Okay. I know. It's SUMMER. And the absolute last thing you even want to begin to think about is the upcoming school year. It's now mid-July so that means that here in Texas we've now reached the point in the summer where we've enjoyed more of it than we have left. I'm going to be … Continue reading 3 Ways I’m Preparing My Heart for the New School Year
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