Next Fall is a Big Question Mark. What Now?
We all hoped next fall everything would be back to normal, but now we’re not so sure. Theories and ideas abound about what form next school year will take.So what are we as teachers to do? How can we plan when we don’t know what we’re planning for? Where do we spend our time when…
Learn MoreNavigating Political Discussions in the Classroom
Oh my goodness what a year this has been!? We always knew an election year would bring up politics, but who knew the election would take a back to seat to COVID, the tragic killing of George Floyd, and so much more! More than ever, we need to be able to talk about political & social…
Learn MoreEnd Your Year with this Engaging (yet simple) Distance-Learning Project
Discover a fun (low-prep) project you can use to review, create a sense of closure, and even create fun memories in these last days of distance learning.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. read the article:Distance learning has completely upended our end-of-the-year traditions, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still do something…
Learn More4 Must-Dos for Successful Online Teaching
You have suddenly been thrust into the online teaching world with no preparation at all! Don’t panic; we have some simple guidelines to get you started. You can start with a few simple tools and build as you go. Each section below is based on the four foundational principles to keep students engaged through online…
Learn MoreTransitioning to Distance Learning? Do This First!
Is your head spinning as you scramble to transition to distance learning? These five questions will help guide your thoughts and actions towards what matters most.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. transitioning to distance learningWhat we are being asked to do is Herculean, but that’s par for the course these days. As…
Learn More4 Easy Ways to Connect with Your Class During COVID Closures
COVID has turned life upside-down, and everyone is missing our usual interactions – your students included! Thankfully, technology makes it easy for us to stay connected. Even if you aren’t officially doing distance learning yet, I strongly encourage you to reach out to your class this week. Believe it or not, they probably miss you, and connecting…
Learn More5 Keys to Starting a New Teaching Job Midyear
Yay! I got a job; I’m so excited. Oh my goodness. In just a few days, I’m going to be standing in front of a bunch of teenagers and I’m going to be the one in charge. I’m not even a decade older than some of them! They all know each other, they’ve been in…
Learn More60+ Classroom Reward Ideas
Rewards are a fun way to motivate students and celebrate progress, but seeing as we aren’t made of money, sometimes we don’t know what to give. But no longer – this list includes plenty of fun, creative reward ideas that are free or inexpensive.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Rewards can…
Learn More7 Tips for Constructive IEP Meetings
No matter what role you play at school, you’re going to love these tips for constructive IEP meetings.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.resources mentioned:Free IEP Case Management Checklist Alexx’s Teachers Pay Teachers Store read the Article:Whether you’re a general education teacher, a special education teacher, or an administrator, you have probably participated…
Learn More5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Writing in Any Classroom
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Earlier this week I explained 4 advantages of incorporating writing in any classroom. I bet many of you were thinking Sure, that sounds great, but it also sounds like a lot of work. Thankfully, that’s just not the case. Including writing in your classroom can be really…
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