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The Impact of Screen Time on Student Learning
Something has been concerning me for a while now. ​I'm sure I don't have to tell you how technology has become necessary in our lives. Not a day goes by that I'm not phone-in-hand or at my computer. Thing is, this is also becoming the case in schools. My students are...
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The Impact of Screen Time on Student Learning
Something has been concerning me for a while now. ​I'm sure I don't have to tell you how technology has become necessary in our lives. Not a day goes by that I'm not phone-in-hand or at my computer. Thing is, this is also becoming the case in schools. My students are...
What is Social-Emotional Learning?
Here's an overview of what Social-Emotional Learning is and how it already plays a BIG role in your classroom!As you're listening, be sure to add a comment and let us know your thoughts on SEL in schools.
Give Yourself Permission!
The expectations put upon teachers continues to grow and grow. Not to mention the pressure to stick to the curriculum no matter what. But, we all know that you are the expert and you know yourself and your students best. Check out this trilogy of podcasts giving...
Field Trips that Inspire
Taking a field trip can be a great way to celebrate the culmination of a unit or to inspire students about something new. Field trips provide great experiences for your students and allow them opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. Who doesn’t like field...
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (for teachers)
➡️ "You have to Maslow before you can Bloom." ⬅️ Perhaps you've heard this before, but do you really understand what it means for you as a teacher? After digging into this idea for some time now (and living it as a teacher myself!), it's...
Make a Difference Every Day!
Teaching is Tough Teaching is tough and classroom disruptions keep ramping up. This can lead to you feeling on the brink of burnout. The thing is, you are a caring, creative teacher. You are built to teach. And your students deserve to learn in a safe, learning...
it’s not about being a therapist
​You wear so many hats as a teacher! I remember years ago seeing something like this (way pre-Covid) and thinking, "Yup! That's about right." If you've ever felt under the pressure of all these labels, you're not alone. And if you've ever wanted to shed a label or...
Who is arts integration REALLY for?
You have probably heard me tooting the horn of Teacher-Centered PD. (And I will probably never stop!) Because here's the thing - our professional development is Teacher-Centered for a reason. It gets US inspired so that (finish the sentence with me) --> we can be...
Healing Through Art
Is art the key to better mental health? Expressing yourself through art has proven again and again to have a positive impact on one's physical and mental health.   What is art therapy? To put it simply, art therapy is: “the application of visual arts in a...
SEL Trilogy
Social-Emotional Learning is a topic that continues to grow and evolve in and around schools. Binge this trilogy of SEL videos as I discuss the status of teaching SEL in our schools and what is and is NOT social-emotional learning. Video #1: Let's Ban SEL | No...