five reflective questions for a meaningful parent-teacher conference
Parent-teacher conferences can be a powerful opportunity to connect with families, foster understanding, and support students’ growth. Read on to make your conferences not only productive, but also rewarding and meaningful!
feeding the brain: breathing & movement strategies
Increase student alertness and focus in the classroom! Save this poster to your desktop for some easy-to-implement strategies.
ACCOMMODATIONS - TOOLS FOR PLANNING & TRACKING
AN EDITABLE GOOGLE SHEET THAT PROVIDES:
A LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS THAT CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT ALL LEARNERS IN YOUR CLASSROOM
3 DIFFERENT WAYS TO TRACK STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS
TWELVE EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THEIR LEARNING
A collated list of twelve of my favorite teaching strategies to implement in the classroom. Each strategy is linked to a site that provides you with further information.
Blizzards and Balance: Finding Peace Amidst Weather’s Whims
What kind of energy do you want feel as you experience your “snow day” ? Will it be an energy drainer (e.g., focusing on rescheduling everything/how will all of this ever get done, the dread of shoveling and salty roads) OR will you find peace amidst the weather’s whims?
Read about how to identify your energy drainers and how to begin letting go of what is out of your control.
minding what matters & Letting go of the to-dos
We don’t often realize how our to-do lists can control our thoughts and feelings. As an educator and coach, I have come to understand that I am not alone, as this is something that comes up in discussion with almost every single one of my clients. Fortunately, there are actions we can take to let go of the to-do list and mind what matters the most.
EDUCATOR'S GUIDE - THRIVING DURING THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO WINTER BREAK
Your guide to THRIVING instead of surviving the weeks leading up to winter break.
time blocking
Use this time management technique to get back control of your calendar and make your days more productive. The video shares how to implement time blocking in three steps with real examples from a teacher and a school principal.
Daily to-do video tutorial
Create balance in your life by setting aside just 5 min each day using the strategies presented in this video!
creating and implementing a to-do system
Three steps to developing a "to-do system."
1. Choose one place for all of your to-dos.
2. Create your list for the day.
3. Prioritize your top 5 to-dos and get those done first.
5 Essentials to creating balance - infographic
Save this infographic to help you remember five essential tips for creating balance in your life! Check out the videos posted with more information on each essential component (Creating and Implementing a To-Do System is now posted! Videos on time blocking and boundaries coming soon.)