Notebooks for Classroom Management, Part 1 5Sep2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez Even if you’ve been teaching a while, you might still experience moments when all of your classroom management tools stop working. This one cheap, quick strategy, using a simple blank notebook, can help you regain control in under a minute.
Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers 29Aug2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez Advice is available everywhere you look, and some of it is very good. But a lot of those tips won’t work if you fail to follow this one essential rule.
How to Play Crumple & Shoot 23Aug2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez This high-energy, low-tech game can be used in any subject area, with almost any age. Perfect for a review.
Interview with an ESL Teacher 16Aug2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez Kim talks about the complexities of teaching English-language learners and the well-intended mistake so many teachers make when working with this population.
Classroom Downtime: How Do You Make it Happen? 7Aug2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez Are there more creative ways, besides movies, to keep kids minds engaged AND get a little time back for ourselves?
Powtoon: Fun, High-Quality Videos Made Easy 24Jul2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez Powtoon is an online presentation tool that enables you and your students to create professional-quality animated videos in just minutes. All you need is an internet connection, a microphone, and a desktop or laptop computer.
Book Review: How to Talk So Kids Can Learn 17Jul2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez If I could only choose one book to put into the hands of teachers, it would be this one. With specific instructions and clear examples, the authors walk us through the small, important changes we can make in the way we talk to students of all ages.
