Having complex conversations in the classroom can seem challenging and overwhelming, but I have 5 simple strategies to help you confidently guide student discussion. Before we dive in, I want to be honest with you. These strategies are effective and classroom tested, but they are not a magic spell. Long before you engage in complex …
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Increasing diverse perspectives in the preschool classroom is simpler than you think. Start by making small, but intentional tweaks to three areas of your classroom and see big impact. I call these the 3P’s – Play, picture books, and posters. Increase diversity by making shifts in the play areas, the picture books you share, and …
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Looking for ideas for Black History month? Well, here are my 5 favorite ways to celebrate Black History month with my students. Each of these ideas offers a peek into the past and a glimpse into the future, while presenting the choice offered today. It is important to look at history to learn and grow …
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Are you ready to design culturally responsive lessons, but are not quite sure where to start? Trust me, you are not alone. The good news is that today, I am going to pull up a (virtual) chair beside you and we will talk through a few strategies together. Excited yet? Me too. A Framework to …
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Merry Christmas and happy culture-centered holiday season! *chuckle* Maybe that sounds silly, but it is important to think about. Every year before October even ends, my social media feeds begin filling with teaching resources or tips, tricks, and strategies for navigating the classroom until Christmas break. There are Christmas countdowns, Christmas themed rewards for positive …
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Are you looking for ways to make sure all students in your class feel affirmed, welcomed, and celebrated? Look no further. A culture-centered classroom is just that. By using culture-centered teaching practices, students feel affirmed, welcomed, and celebrated for several reasons. First, teachers use the culture of the students inside and outside of the class …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRErRPSsNl0Whether Thanksgiving is a few months away, or a few days away, there are a few things to consider as you plan your lessons and prepare to facilitate conversations with your students. As with all lessons, creating the Thanksgiving lesson should be done with purpose and intentionality. This is a lesson that should be revisited …
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People are always saying, “I wish I could be a fly on the wall in THAT room!” Well, today you get to be the fly. Imagine you are buzzing down the hallway in a local school. You fly into a classroom on the left with the door open. Classroom #1: You rest on the white …
Hey, friends! In my last blog post I mentioned that we will dive into discussion about the components that comprise a successful classroom. Well, here is something that can definitely help you create the ideal classroom environment. Money! TeachersPayTeachers has a wealth of resources for every grade and every subject. There are both FREE and …