Category: EzPz Science Blog
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Fast Finishers and Early Birders: What to Do When They’re Done and You’re Not
Read more: Fast Finishers and Early Birders: What to Do When They’re Done and You’re NotThere you are, mid-stride in a small-group check-in, trying to make sure Student A actually wrote something other than “IDK” for the claim-evidence-reasoning task… when you feel that quiet, dreaded presence beside you. It’s the early finisher. Again. They’re holding their paper and waiting expectantly. You? You’re barely halfway through helping everyone else. If you’ve…
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How I Use Gratitude to Build Classroom Culture in Science
Read more: How I Use Gratitude to Build Classroom Culture in ScienceLet’s be real: middle schoolers aren’t exactly known for their warm fuzzies. They’re more “ugh” than “aww,” especially in the first few months of school when everyone’s still figuring out how to be human again. But over the years, I’ve discovered a sneaky, science-approved way to build a classroom culture that actually feels good for…
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Why Less is More: How I Stopped Overplanning and Found My Groove
Read more: Why Less is More: How I Stopped Overplanning and Found My GrooveLet me paint a picture: It’s Sunday night. I’ve got six tabs open, a color-coded planner, Pinterest boards for days, and a “perfect” science lesson that’s about to require three hours of prep and a miracle to pull off. Sound familiar? Early in my teaching career, I believed that more = better. More slides, more…
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