Thinking about a classroom pet? Imagine the astonishment in your students' eyes and unanimous “awe” escaping their lips as you unveil the animal of their dreams. It’s sure to improve your classroom… or is it?  I have always had pets and have seen the benefit for students and children who grow up with pets. Having […]

At first I couldn’t imagine a classroom without desks, but once I learned more about flexible classroom seating, I was intrigued. I adore the idea that students can be comfortable and move around while learning in the classroom. Can you imagine going into a coffee shop and seeing rows of desks as the only place […]

In a world of constant unknowns where pandemic lockdowns have forced many teachers into the online classroom, it’s especially hard to keep students motivated during distance learning. I mean... Let’s be real, it can be hard to motivate students in the classroom, let alone online where we have no control over the student’s environment and […]

When you walk into your classroom, how do you feel? Overwhelmed… Stressed to the max… High anxiety… If any of those feelings ring true, then an effective classroom management plan is going to be your saving grace. As a teacher myself, I think we can all admit that managing a classroom is the hardest part […]

As teachers, we are always on the go, our minds never stop and we tend to think more about others than ourselves. But if we really care about our students then we must take time for ourselves. That's why self care for teachers is so important. If we can't give the best of ourselves to […]

“SIT DOWN!” you yell. Students are out of their seats running around, throwing papers, talking to their friends and completely ignoring you. Sound familiar? In that moment you suddenly flashback to your days in college when you couldn’t wait to get into a classroom full of attentive students hanging on to your every word. Now, […]