Tag: back to school
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My Favorite Back-to-School Sentence Starters That Set the Tone for the Year
Read more: My Favorite Back-to-School Sentence Starters That Set the Tone for the YearLet’s play a game. Think back to your very first day of school—as a student. Do you remember what your teacher said? No? Me neither. But I bet you remember how they made you feel. That’s why the first few things we say as teachers aren’t just filler. They’re a vibe. They’re setting the tone…
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New Year, Same Chaos? Teacher Goals That Actually Work (And Won’t Ruin Your Life)
Read more: New Year, Same Chaos? Teacher Goals That Actually Work (And Won’t Ruin Your Life)Let’s be honest: the “New Year, New Me” energy hits different when your “new year” starts in August and comes with lab safety contracts, roster changes, and at least one student who already lost their syllabus. But still—this is the time when we science teachers get to hit refresh, get inspired, and set some goals…
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Stop, Collaborate, and Connect: Why Building Classroom Community Beats Jumping Straight into the Curriculum
Read more: Stop, Collaborate, and Connect: Why Building Classroom Community Beats Jumping Straight into the CurriculumI know, I know. You’ve got a pacing guide breathing down your neck. Your admin wants data by Friday. Your seventh graders just asked if they’re dissecting frogs today. But before we start teaching the difference between mass and weight, let’s talk about the actual glue that holds your science classroom together: Relationships.(And no, not…
