I know, I know, it’s only the beginning of August, but it really is time to start thinking about the…
first day activities
First Five Days of School
You ready? Day 1 starts soon, so let’s talk about some lesson plan ideas for the first five days of…
Famous Failures #2 Even More Growth Mindset
Can you name the famous figures who faced the following?
Building Growth Mindset
Want to amuse and motivate your kids? Let’s build a Famous Failures bulletin board!
My Four Classroom Rules & Syllabus
The calendar isn’t lying to us; it really is time to update the syllabus and get into that back-to-school frame…
Non-Cheesy Icebreaker for First Day of School
I hate name games. Painfully awkward, these games have never magically connected me to people just because they’ve repeated, “Her…
Making a Good First e-Impression
Before students arrive on Tuesday (our first day), I want them to already be excited about my class and ready…