Latest Blogs
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7 Common New Teacher Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Today, during lunch, a colleague and I shared our struggles as a new teacher years ago. As beginner teachers, we’ve made some mistakes early in our careers and learned from them. Unfortunately, it comes with the job. Here are the top rookie mistakes new teachers make within their first few years.
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10 Writing Prompts For Algebra 2
Do you encourage writing in high school math? Writing in math was something that I slowly started my second year of teaching. That was the year we got a new principal. She pushed for journaling across all contents, even P.E. The goal was to increase the English STAAR EOC scores.
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Top Tips For New Math Teachers
Over the years I received a lot of teaching tips from veteran colleagues. One practical teaching tip was don’t grade everything. I don’t know what made me think I could grade every practice problem, handout, or homework assignment. Now that I’m a veteran teacher, it is my turn to share some effective math teaching tips and advice for new teachers and student teachers.
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Essential Teaching Supplies From Amazon
If you are anything like I was my first year, then I know you are eager to get in the classroom and make it your own.
During my first years of teaching, I purchase so much, from bulletin boards to organization bins. Since then some purchases have been a complete waste of money, and some became essential.
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10 Way Educators Can Practice Self-Care
You need to learn to start scheduling time for self-care. Having a consistent schedule, a routine of taking care of yourself, you’re much more likely to prioritize it, but even that doesn’t always mean things will be easy. To help you get started, here are ten ways that you as an educator can start practicing self-care NOW:
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4 Ways to Build Relationships With Your High School STudents
The technique of building a relationship is a skill that I did not pick up on until my second or third year of teaching. I was able to form some connections, but I wasn’t intentional at first. My goal was for my students to be successful on their state-mandated exams, which isn’t a bad goal. But if I had been more open, relaxed, and allowed my student to do the same, I could have made a bigger impact.
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18 Thoughtful Gifts For Teacher Appreciation Week 2022
Schools across the United States take this time to celebrate educators during this week, which happens during the first week of May. If you know a teacher, have a teacher, or are a teacher, give your support this year by giving a gift of appreciation.