Have you ever walked into a teacher’s classroom and noticed the walls are plastered with classroom rules? Class rules that cover everything that could possibly happen. Especially new teachers, they often think they need a plan for every situation so that their...
“Education should learn from the positive side of gaming-reward, accomplishment, and fun.” – Sebastian Thrun These words resonate with educators worldwide who strive to create a healthy, encouraging learning environment for their students. Rewards...
Icebreaker games are an essential part of any middle school gathering. They’re a great way to help students break the ice, foster a sense of community, and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement. Whether it’s the first day of school, a team-building...
The Organized Teacher Wouldn’t it be nice to walk into your classroom and feel less stress this year? Study after study confirms that clutter and stress are connected – the more “stuff” we have to manage, the more anxious we feel. As we start the new year, let’s take...
Check out these effective tips for classroom management. By Shawn Bean, president of MTI, Social studies teacher since 1999 Throwing things. Ignoring you. Arguing with each other. Fighting. The list goes on and on. Disruptive behavior is the national pastime for some...
At the end of the day, you are exhausted. Besides teaching the actual subject content, you’ve done hundreds of little tasks each class period. It’s time to work smarter, not harder. If you haven’t already tried using a classroom job system,...