Teaching students to think critically from an early age is essential. In order to excel in school and beyond, students need to learn and practice critical thinking skills.Being a critical thinker will aid students in making good decisions, both related to learning and to their personal lives. It will also be extremely helpful in helping … Read more
Keeping middle schoolers excited about writing is important. Writing is such an essential skill that students will need as they complete their education and move on to finding a real job.Many middle school-age students, however, often begin seeing writing as something that isn’t fun or worthwhile. Other students get discouraged about their abilities as a … Read more
With my years of teaching experience, I’ve realized the importance of incorporating brain breaks for high school students into the classroom routine. Just as adults occasionally need a day off for a mental reset, high school students also benefit greatly from regular brain breaks. Recognizing this need is crucial, especially considering that high school can … Read more
Before becoming a teacher, I was interested in substitute teaching to gain experience. Substitute teaching is a fantastic option for individuals looking to get their foot in the door to the education world. As a permanent teacher at a high school, I am now constantly being asked by my students who are interested in taking … Read more
If you love working with children and want to make a real difference, you may be considering a career in special education. Special educators play a very important role; they offer support to help students with disabilities and other special needs access the curriculum. Special education teachers have a rewarding, but challenging, job. I can … Read more
When looking into education for your child or yourself, it’s important to consider which style of learning you want to pursue: traditional or progressive. The two types of learning have wildly different values. Traditional education values memorization of facts and following of a core curriculum, while progressive learning places an emphasis instead on skills like … Read more
If you’re a teacher, chances are you already have an idea of how difficult teaching grammar can be. Many students and teachers are insistent that traditional methods of practicing grammar are not effective. One creative and fun way to teach grammar that is known to produce great results is to teach grammar through writing. From … Read more
If you work with middle school students who are having trouble with reading comprehension, you know how important it is to help them build their skills. After all, reading is essential, and the texts that students are going to be expected to comprehend are only going to get more challenging as they get older. I … Read more
When I am continuously going over worksheets or books with my elementary class, I notice my students’ long and bored faces, their eyes drifting away from the material. Because of this observation, I try to integrate at least one hands-on science experiment into my weekly schedule. This approach not only keeps the children entertained, engaged, … Read more
One of the best ways to get our students to learn and retain mathematics skills is to make learning fun. I have found that incorporating math games into instruction on a regular basis really gets students excited about learning while also helping them practice and improve. If you teach first grades, you know how hands-on … Read more