What are some ways that you help yourself grow as a professional?
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As a teacher of students with learning disabilities, I find that, especially as they grow, motivation can be a challenge. How do you find ways to motivate your students who struggle most with learning?
Read Across America has begun! How does your school celebrate? Here is a look at one way we celebrate as a school!
How does your district approach testing? Progress monitoring students? Do you have an assessment team? And do teachers test?
What are some ways to teach students how to collaborate in small groups?
Have you found ways that AI is helpful in your elementary classroom or with elementary students?
What should prospective new teachers include on their resumes?
How do you engage ALL your learners in a lesson?
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Technology question. Does anyone have a simple spreadsheet or digital checkout system for materials? I am an academic coach and I have materials for teachers to use but not a great way to share with them all of the resources or a good way to check in and out these materials. Any ideas are appreciated!
I have designed a lot of flash cards and other documents but cannot find a place that prints quality products without having to order 100 packs! Any ideas?
Do your teaching practices ever get stuck in a rut? What do you do to reinvigorate your teaching?
I'm looking for advice: I am a math interventionist and in my new school, I have an assistant, which is completely new for me! I have met her and we seem to hit it off super well. I'm just looking for ideas on how to balance leading her and also give her autonomy to use ideas that she also has for our small groups. She has experience so it's not as though this is brand new to her.
What are your best tips for a new teacher? I’m on year 20 and these are still part of my teaching practice. What advice do you have?
What advice do you have for supporting 5th graders that are have a hard time learning to keep track of assignments/homework as they prepare for middle school?
The count down to spring break is on in my school. This break brings us great relaxation and joy. Though we love our breaks the true joy of teaching happens with in my school setting! What has been a WIN for you lately? This time of year in first grade we are meeting so many goals and doing things we just knew we’d never do in August. Sometimes it’s as simple as tying a show. Many times it’s finishing a book or a tough math problem on our own, What’s your latest win or anything that’s brought you joy at school ?
As a Stem school, we host a family stem night each spring. What are some go to ideas for stations or ideas for community partnership? We’re always looking to expand our reach!
How do you set up a classroom?
When you think about it, your classroom arrangement is probably one of the most important tasks that you will do at the beginning of the year. This is where everything will take place: learning, building relationships, sharing, etc. Your classroom is one of the very first impressions that you will make on your students. What kind of impact do you want it to portray?
Look at the entire space. What types of interactions will be occurring? Will you need a place for group gatherings? Keep in mind the flow of the room – is there room to move from one space to another without too much of a distraction. How will you arrange the student desks? Will you be utilizing centers? Don't forget to consider where and how you want your own space in the room.
Whatever you decide, know that there is no right way. It can be beneficial to walk through the building to check out how the “seasoned” teachers have set up their classroom. If you want more ideas, you can check out this resource: https://www.azk12.org/Homeroom-SettingUpYourClassroom
