We’re all feeling the blahness here in Texas…multiple weeks of cold weather…we just can’t handle it! Spring break is HOW many weeks away?? HOW many assessments do we have coming up? We like to joke that October and February are like the armpits of the school year. Not a lot to look forward to, but […]
Motivating staff in the winter doldrums! #FabFridays for 2018! Read More »
It’s easy to have great ideas, or energy, or a big grand vision. The hard part is remembering that it is your experiences that led you to a place where those ideas, or big changes you want to make, is your reality. Making changes is not inherently bad, unless it’s at the expense of damaging
All about changes? Remember this… #IMMOOC & an @ASCD giveaway Read More »
Teacher burnout…it’s a real thing. This stretch in the winter/spring is a LONG chunk of instructional intensity. You’ve got middle of the year data, you have testing awareness creeping up on you, and spring break is just outta reach. The genius of Melinda Miller introduced me to Fab Fridays in February several years ago and
Help curb teacher burnout with Fab Fridays in February! Read More »
Have you ever felt like things were moving too fast? Like things weren’t getting your full attention? Like you were overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start? Three “strategies” I’ve employed this year to help me “manage” the workload have made a difference in keeping up with my whirlwind of a world. The first mental
Holiday season…keep your head above water with these 3 tips! (And a give away!) Read More »
It’s the little things… a teacher completing lesson plans for her partner who was in an accident. a thank you note for a “stress free” testing season. a gift card to your favorite daily drink stop from a team that loves you. an acknowledgement of your strengths from someone who notices. a parent who says
Have you been appreciative today? A reminder and help… Read More »
I have posted before about how much I enjoy a happy note….so I made up a few more that may fit into your world! As an educator, I can tell you that I LOVE receiving little notes of appreciation from my administrators and students every once in a while. Who doesn’t like to be told that s/he is doing
Show some #teacherappreciation with these happy notes! Read More »
Happy Monday! We have some amazing learning specialists that work with our campus who are practically mind readers. I had a writing day post ready to go and then I received more resources so I’ve added hers below as well. (Thanks, Laura Moore!) We all know writing is a life-long skill. Students are writing
Resources for National Writing Day….errrr…Week! Read More »
We have another opportunity to participate in an edcamp this month! EdcampDallas is being held October 25th, 2014 at Wylie East High School. The tweetup, an opportunity to see and meet some virtual connections, will be held Friday night at 6pm at Houlihans. Why should you give up a Saturday to go to an edcamp?
edcampDallas hosted by Wylie ISD! October 25, 2014 Read More »
Regie Routman’s newest ASCD book, “Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success” was a cover to cover read for me. Knowing how well-respected Ms. Routman is certainly made me WANT to read this book, but the focus on literacy skills made it impossible to put down. My top five take aways: 1. Establish
5 things learned from “Read, Write, Lead” & win your own copy! Read More »
Last week we met with grade level teams to discuss our most recent benchmark data. Resoundingly, there was an understanding that while students may know the concept or skill, what was most lacking, in grades 3-5, science, reading, and math…was vocabulary. More specifically, lack of vocabulary mastery. Each grade level mentioned it, and some discussed
Vocab Rehab, an ASCD arias…& a give away! Read More »