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Classroom Management

Dealing with Apathy

I want you to take a minute and think about your favorite class in school. Your favorite teacher. Remember what it felt like to be in that classroom. Remember what is looked like. What it sounded like. Now, grab a pen. List all of the things about that class that caused you to pick it

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Back to School

Not another ice breaker!

Raise your hand if you love those ice breaker activities at staff meetings and other professional development trainings. What’s that? No hands? We don’t tend to enjoy those because (a) we feel like our time is better spent learning content, (b) we already know everyone in the room or (c) we are introverts and would

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Planning

How to Plan like a Pro

Planning is a struggle for many teachers. Sometimes you know exactly what you want to teach but have issues deciding when to fit it in, how to fit it all in and how to keep track of plans and stay organized. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you plan like a pro! Don’t re-invent the wheel

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Back to School

Is a Syllabus Necessary in Middle School? Let’s Chat!

Hey there, middle school educators! Let’s dive into a topic that might make you think of your college days: syllabi. You know, those lengthy documents that listed every assignment and due date for the semester? Yeah, those. But do we really need something that detailed for middle school math? I’m leaning towards a nope. Honestly,

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