Category: EzPz Science Blog
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What I Actually Do on a Sub Day (That Doesn’t Fall Apart)
Read more: What I Actually Do on a Sub Day (That Doesn’t Fall Apart)There’s something uniquely stressful about prepping for a sub day (like trying to build a house of cards in a wind tunnel). You’re out, but your brain is still in your classroom, imagining chaos and missed valuable teaching time. I’ve been there, and after years of trial, error, and desperate sticky notes, I’ve finally figured…
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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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