Author: Karen
When students are beginning to write, the writing experience itself should be an important and unforgettable learning experience in their lives. As an educator, I face the challenge of …
The world really celebrates teachers who have gone the extra mile in educating young people and who have inspired millions of other educators in the world. These passionate people …
Great teachers work hard to become highly successful. They are indeed exceptional. To further elaborate on their amazing teaching adroitness and outstanding practices, I gladly present the habits of …
Teachers and parents are two indispensable groups in education. Both have to work hand in hand for student success. Hence, we ask, how can you promote parent involvement in …
With all schools shut around the globe due to the pandemic, the education settings changed dramatically causing repercussions and doubts. So one might ask, “How Education Has Changed Forever?” …
Setting things straight, we need great teachers! They are thin on the ground but I know they are just everywhere waiting to be noticed and appreciated. Their amazing deeds …
Education, among others, has evolved through time. Recently, as education considered having flexible learning options, teachers and students are quite adamant about it. Computer-assisted teaching strategies have come into …
This topic makes me recall what our professor in college told us before we were released for practice teaching or in-service training, ” The more diverse your teaching strategies …
In life, when we do well and exhibit hard work and persistence, we receive rewards, incentives, an increase in remuneration, or we get a promotion! There is always something …
Mostly, our minds as great teachers are occupied with thoughts of checking papers, implementing new strategies to increase students’ participation, and all stuff about education. I take this opportunity …
Over lunch with a friend, I was asked about “the secret of your obviously happy and satisfying job’. I responded. “One secret to a happy and satisfying job is …
How do I know that it’s time to leave and get some air? Am I a restless professional? My work pays well and it literally feeds my family. This …
“I feel happy to be your teacher!” One of the best messages I give to my students is that I love being their teacher! I let them know that …
Robert John Meehan said, “We are not just teachers, we are the managers of the world’s greatest resource: Children!”. It is in this light that we, teachers should make …
Finding the most attractive and awe-inspiring birthday bulletin ideas for teachers shouldn’t be a pain. I’m glad that you’re here on my page. I know some of you have …
Having trouble making your Christmas bulletin boards? How are your Christmas crafts? The month of December makes me think of fun and eye-catching Christmas bulletin board ideas for teachers. …
What specific skill is to be utilized to best appreciate a bulletin board in the classroom? Yes, definitely! Our students have to read what pops out on the walls! …
Stress. This is a thing that makes my heart race uncontrollably and makes me feel uneasy! But I made up my mind, I should not be affected by stress …
One edge of online learning is the opportunity to enhance a student’s academic performance. The internet offers a lot of custom help that accommodates almost everything a teacher and …
“Wake up and get ready just like you’re going to work. If you stay in your slippers all day you will not be as productive.”–Elijah Schneider, CEO ‘founder of Modifly …
“If your student has difficulty learning by listening, is there another way to secure him/her opportunities for successful learning?” I remember this very line from one of the school …
I am always here for my students, no matter what! This is my perseverance in reaching out! I am contemplating how am I to my bunch of learners and …
If you’re a full-time teacher, then you love to work in a comfortable workspace. But with a small room, how can you increase productivity? Let’s check on the 17 …
Holding the little box, I exclaimed, “This little box always surprises me with its great sound quality.” Such was my impression, and it will forever be! Have you invested …
In today’s unprecedented distance learning delivery modality, as teachers, we should be willing to go the extra mile and learn how to make online teaching productive and stress-free. We …
Do you like a little inspiration on how to declutter your classroom? My dear teachers, it’s about time to break from our habits of digging up items for long …
As I am standing in front of my class, I can see varied interests and expressions. I know that these creations of God have so many expectations from me. …
“There’s nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child.” Frank A. Clark Every child has the right to education. …
Multiple tasks at a time? Have you experienced a major fallback? Then, how do you get back on track? Oh, very well, clutter and chaos may come when we …
How will you motivate your students today? What will you teach? Is it appealing to your learners? As teachers, we are happy if our students learn new things each …
Teachers are always there to help keep students learning and to always make a big difference. Then, we can’t deny the great importance of online teaching in the education …
Every elementary school teacher has his/her own fair share of stories in the most attractive place in school – in the classroom. Ever been there? Based on my experience, …
According to the Center for Public Education, “Reading is the Open Sesame for acquiring knowledge: learn to read, and you can read to learn just about anything.” If you’re …
“That one look, makes me ponder. I thank you, teacher, for teaching me,” one of my needy students remarked. I was curious about its depth. Was that how far …
We have gathered comprehensive and perfect ideas for school fundraisers to support the school’s great programs and projects. These ideas involve worthwhile activities to further enhance the academic performance …
Some of my children in the classroom resist working. They seem reluctant to learn. Yelling students across the room. Crumpled paper flying like lost birds in the skies. Hence, …
The best teachers are very hard to find. Indeed, truly amazing teachers are one of a kind. It is because these teachers offer a part of themselves to make …
I am wondering what works in your kindergarten classroom. Is everything in place? Or, shall I ask, how is your behavior management teaching tool? Has it been effective? If …
We need to acknowledge that technology in education has offered astounding opportunities that help students become skilled and enthusiastic learners of the 21st century! Hence, for teachers to embrace …
Kids are fiddling on their desks. They are spinning their pens, handkerchiefs, and many other things! It seems likely that they love to always move! For this reason, I …
I have gathered healthy lunch ideas for school children so they always feel better. And when they are healthy, they can perform at their best in their studies. “Food …
We often hear expressions like creating a big impact, genuine help, and a positive influence on others. How do you take them? Ultimately, these lines really make sense to …
“She speaks with gentle authority. The kind words that she ushered in make me whistle with wisdom and confidence.” I can still recall the words of one of my …
As a teacher, I believe that children can learn through playing and it is the most enjoyable part of childhood. And, every child in the world should enjoy this …
Where are you planning to go on your next school trip? Do you think your choice of destination will offer fantastic learning beyond the classroom? Whether it’s a historical …
As classes commence in the Spring, let’s explore adorable spring bulletin board ideas for teachers! It amplifies engagement opportunities to students at the very beginning. The variety of classroom …
“The walls are a living part of the learning experience. Each part of the space should be instructional in nature” – Keith Pruitt How exciting are your classroom wall …
When I spoke of my best life experiences in front of my students, I noticed their eagerness to take part in my piece. They asked questions and they were …
Why is there a need for classrooms to have a magical collection of sensory toys? What are sensory toys for? As teachers, we take the role of helping our …
By now every teacher, whether a newbie or a seasoned educator, probably has known the importance of effective instructional materials in the delivery of quality instruction. As I always …
When COVID-19 has taken its toll globally, schools are adopting and mandating virtual learning to avoid disruptions of classes. In response, schools in the spring have scrambled around virtual …
How are those stretchy things on your table? What are they for? This seems to be an object and feeling analysis. Do these squishy toys have magical powers that …
I find it necessary to ask: What do teachers need in order to get motivated and more enthusiastic about their writing tasks? Why do they need those opalescent barrels …
Have you ever wondered how students achieve their academic goals no matter how diverse they are? Despite students’ individual differences, why are some teachers successful in providing high-quality instruction …
For my classroom to be welcoming, I double-check my classroom management strategies and enhance my teaching styles from time to time so my students feel that they belong. And …
How to engage students in a new lesson requires skillful motivation from the teacher. And for me, igniting enthusiasm and excitement among students is one of the great challenges …
How can I help control the excessive use of gadgets in my classroom knowing that my students belong to the technological age of stylish gadgets? To point it straight, …
The new school year causes a full show of mixed emotions among our students. Some feel excited and happy, while others feel nervous, uneasy, or lonely for they have …
A child’s self-esteem is something that a teacher can greatly improve. It’s about making a child feel good about himself or herself. Through the influence of a great teacher, …
Consistently churning out heartwarming words of encouragement for teachers? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Don’t be, my dear teachers! How are you feeling today? I hope you are …
I bet most educators of today are familiar with the electronic device that allows internet access, research, and a handful of computer work. Modern society has indeed made our …
As we teach 21st-century learners, we are to integrate technology in the classroom effectively so we can help prepare them for the future. As we have noticed, students of …
Stress is life’s reality. If poorly managed, it can negatively impact our health, performance, and our well-being. And no one is exempted from its claws. People from all walks …
Being indecisive at times can be messy with our teaching plans and classroom management strategies. As a teacher, I know how important technology is in making learning interactive and …
How is that stunning sound possible in the classroom? Does the so-called technological boom make sense to your classroom instruction? Does it help demonstrate your teaching and learning goals …
What do you think of playing music in your classroom or listening to a recorded storybook? How does a decent sound quality work for you and your students? As …
Students have to face a significant transition from summer break to the opening of classes. The long summer break is over and students have to bid goodbye to family …
To be or not to be? Should I restrict the use of gadgets in the classroom or should I really require my students to use gadgets? It sounds like …
“All the world’s a stage, And all men and women merely players.” I just love reading the lines of Jacques in the famous play of William Shakespeare, As You …
Despite how demanding and challenging the teaching profession is, every teacher must know how to keep going, remain strong, healthy, and happy. Being so is a fine treat for …
Online education has been booming nowadays, and teachers are attending training and seminars to equip themselves with the most needed teaching pedagogies to give students online education effectively. Not …
Is it really worth it to use that external support for sound clarity and precision? Or shall I ask: Why do teachers need a Bluetooth speaker? What’s in that …
Why should teachers reverse instruction? Or shall I ask why you should consider flipping your classroom? Can you literally turn instructions upside down? Well, this is a very interesting …
Each one of us has unique struggles in life. We may not notice it, but there are people who struggle more than we do. Hence, they say, the struggle …
As a language teacher, I often wonder how to make mathematics more meaningful. I got curious, because… …the numbers, the ‘x and y’ were a horror for me. For me, …
Today’s classrooms are equipped with amazing technologies that make teaching and learning a techy wonderful experience. Teachers navigate classrooms and make teaching and learning even more productive by using …
At the beginning of our career as teachers, we sometimes feel a hint of uncertainty because of the real scenario we tracked. There are curveballs along the way and …
Teachers deserve to be happy. I often remind myself of this so I can continue to serve my students well and give them meaningful learning experiences with a happy …
Feeling inadequate. Experiencing self-pity. Having low self-esteem. Feeling embarrassed. This is unbearable and disheartening. Hence I find this question very relevant: How can teachers help to prevent bullying? Students …
Due to the global pandemic, almost all schools in the world have adopted online learning to continue giving quality education to the learners. They are moving their classes online …
Everybody has a story to tell. Hence, storytelling is a strategy that has been around for ages. Since everyone loves a good story, as a teacher, I have to …
How do you spark interaction in the classroom? The role of asking questions in the classroom has a direct impact on student learning. I ask because this is one …
“If you don’t have an effective teacher in front of the classroom, you won’t change the trajectory for students.” – Melinda Gates I’d like to share my piece about …
Our students are sometimes anxious and worried. It’s natural especially that uncontrollable situations are on the rise. Or it can happen even with simple usual routines in the classroom …
How are you as a teacher? Are you this adorable teacher whom most students would always want to have? If this is so, then you should be telling us …
Teachers have a huge responsibility of educating a child and great teachers have exceptional qualities. You’ll have a lot to learn from great teachers. They always aim to give …
Teachers should be equipped for the job. Hence, thorough evaluations are done to know how well teachers teach and how can teachers improve their performance. However, some teachers feel …
Children are usually busy and you can’t expect them to be attentive and sit all day long. Their playful characteristics can make us happy too. However, there are instances …
We often see signages that talk about school safety zones. But safety in the classroom is more than the physical aspects, as it should encompass the emotional stability of …
As a teacher, I should promote active learning in my classroom and actively engage my students in the different classroom activities. And I can’t do it if I am …
With the great facilitating skills of teachers, I’m sure lessons that are done in online classrooms can be made fun and engaging! However, most teachers are used to face-to-face …
To enhance learning and to give students equal opportunities, it’s imperative to know the characteristics emphasized by the question “What is a safety classroom?”. Teachers are being entrusted by …
Have you experienced presenting your lessons and all of a sudden some of your students seemingly want to pull the hands of the clock to finish your certain teaching …
If our students are eager to learn they will participate effectively. Moreover, finding ways and applying effective teaching strategies can help me answer “How can I motivate my students …
Students easily get bored. And as a teacher, it’s my goal to keep them engaged to make sure that learning takes place. Doing so requires me to use varied …
In an Inservice-training, one of my colleagues remarked” How can I encourage students to raise questions? They seem very timid to ask insightful questions whenever I ask them if …
How do I teach and learn at the same time? I am a teacher and I am hungry to learn more! Although I have 15 years in the teaching …
How does classroom management promote student learning? I don’t discount what I can get from this query because it’s a system that I should develop in my classroom to …
Students teaching students. Students assisting fellow students. How does this sound to you? Does it ring a bell? What is peer teaching and why is it important? Teachers accommodate …
Our students have different personalities and it’s a reality that we work with an assembly of differences each school year. But how to work with different personalities in the …
Teachers are pretty aware of individual differences. Identifying it in the classroom is just half of the battle. There’s still more to meet and achieve. One of which is …
What is a good environment for learning?Let me elaborate on this one. Before anything else, I’d like to make this statement: “Student success is possible in a positive learning …
I’m glad that I’m gifted with a sense of humor. A simple act of posting a funny quotable quote on the bulletin board can cause laughter. However, it should …
Dealing with an inattentive class requires effective classroom management skills and varied teaching strategies of the teacher. It’s quite challenging but it should be or else the results will …
How can you make everyone in your classroom feels like they belong? I know all teachers know how to foster this basically. But let me share my piece in …
For me, once and for all, parents should not ignore school visits. Hence, as a teacher, you should always establish ways to connect with your students’ parents. “At the …
Punishment destroys self-esteem. I keep this idea in my heart as a teacher. Hence, the topic: Discipling in the classroom: What are alternatives to punishment?, captured my attention; thus, …
#StudentEngagementRules When it comes to student safety, I found the question “How do you help students feel safe in the classroom?” very necessary. Our students must be stimulated to …
“When should I start buying elementary classroom supplies?”Of course, I’m pretty sure most of you will agree that the perfect date should not be the first day of classes. …
In a practical sense, let me answer the question “Which supplies should I get for my high school classroom” by saying, “Get necessary items which you still don’t …
Are you ready for ZOOM in education? How will using Zoom in the classroom influence the future of education? I find myself asking. Educating on Zoom has become very …