As we move toward the end of the school year, sometimes it's hard to keep focused on the important work we do! I know lots of teachers do end-of-year countdowns and so on...but to be honest, I am a pretty big fan of teaching to the end--but I'm not a fool! Instead, I like to incorporate engaging end-of-year activities where students might not even realize they are working hard and applying ... Read the Post
End of School Year Survival Tips
I know many of you are starting to celebrate--another school year is in the book! For many of us, we have days or even weeks left--and it's hard to keep students motivated and focused and LEARNING until the very end. I have a few tips today to help you keep your students--AND YOU--ready for a successful ending! I know the paperwork for us is crazy--but that isn't our students' fault! ... Read the Post
8 Ways to Survive and Thrive at the End of the School Year!
One thing I have learned after teaching for this many years (25 now!) is that the more routines you can maintain at the end of the year--the better. That doesn't mean that you don't throw a little fun into the game, but most students truly crave pattern and routine--and we need to make sure that we don't let our own end-of-year crazies ruin that structure for our students. I thought I'd ... Read the Post