You might not have heard of the Grammar Ninjas yet, but they’ve heard of you. And they’ve been watching you. Cause they’re ninjas! Today, we’re gonna talk about 7 Ways the Grammar Ninjas are better than boring grammar. Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/gtsAXMeVsV8 ... READ the POST
On Courage & What’s Holding Us Back from What We Really Want (Episode 49)
Today, we’re gonna talk about haircuts, courage, & what’s holding us back from doing what we really want. Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/GHsFJ-QNKHw Today’s conversation is going to start with a story about my (Lisa's) haircut and courage, then move into ... READ the POST
Hook Your Students from the Start of Each Novel Study (Episode 52)
Today, we’re going to talk about Class Novel Studies and how to hook student learners from the Get-Go.Watch the YouTube video here.Maybe you’ve been there before … you’re about to start a 6-week study through a novel and you’re looking for a way to get them into it … to get them emotionally ... READ the POST
Teaching Onomatopoeias – How to Not Kerplunk the Topic (Episode 51)
Today, we’re gonna show some practical ways to teach onomatopoeias … so you don't kerplunk the topic! Watch the YouTube video here.We want to start of with a huge welcome to all the new teachers in our community. If you've already subscribed, awesome. If this is your first time with one of our ... READ the POST
The Peaceful Class: 13 Secrets for Effective Communication in the Classroom (Episode 45)
Even the most expert teacher has difficult moments trying to communicate effectively with students. We long for peaceful moments during our day an in our class, but sometimes it feels so impossible and far away. Today, we’re going to walk through the 13 Secrets for Effective ... READ the POST
13 Secrets for Effective Communication in the Classroom #13 – We won’t make stuff up (a.k.a. When Teachers Lie).
Today, we're going to walk through the last of the 13 Secrets for Effective Communication in the Classroom: #13 - We won’t make stuff up (a.k.a. When Teachers Lie).Watch the YouTube video.This one is super tempting. You’re the boss. You know what’s best for your kids. You know what’s ... READ the POST
Can Students Actually Get Smarter? (Episode 44)
Today, we’re gonna talk about whether students can actually get smarter. Watch the YouTube video here.Be in a classroom long enough and you start hearing students say things like, “Well, that’s because she’s smart.” … “I can’t understand that because I’m not smart.” … “He’s smart because he’s ... READ the POST
What Are Our Students Afraid Of? (Episode 43)
We asked our students: "What are you most afraid of about your future and growing up?" Their responses might surprise you and blow you away. Knowing this stuff might really help us teachers care for them.Watch the YouTube video here.Conversation of the Day: What do you know your middle ... READ the POST
