"05062014 ED Goes Back to School 1" by US Department of Education is licensed under CC BY 2.0 "Morning Meeting[s] [are] an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically" (Responsive Classroom, 2016). What are Morning Meetings? Morning Meetings, as the name… Continue reading Morning Meetings
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To Play or Not Play?
"Preschool classroom" by montessori toolkit is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them.… Continue reading To Play or Not Play?
Interactive Attendance Taking
In the distant past -- before SMART Boards and ELMOs became the norm in the classroom -- teachers would take attendance by saying each student's name and waiting for either silence (i.e., indicating the student was absent) or "present!" Say goodbye to the outdated way of taking attendance, and hello to a more advanced (but… Continue reading Interactive Attendance Taking
Life of A Substitute Teacher 