Sometimes we get caught up in everyday life stresses that we forget how we act towards others. Not only does this happen to us, but it is most likely happening to our students as well. Even though as educators we have seen some crazy things, it still hits us a little bit when we see ... Read More about Fun & Easy Kindness Lessons & Activities that will Engage Teens
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Cyberbullying: How to Identify It and Its Negative Effects
Can you remember your first student incident with cyberbullying? My first encounter with my students and cyberbullying was on Sconex many years ago. (This may give away my age, but for those of you who don’t know, it was one of the first online sites where high school students could read, ... Read More about Cyberbullying: How to Identify It and Its Negative Effects
Popular Myths You Need to Know About Hispanic Heritage
Every day, we encounter microaggressions and myths about Hispanic heritage. Microaggressions can be subconscious and subtle bias towards a marginalized group of people. Although some people may feel they are making a statement to connect to someone from a Hispanic or Latino(a) background, the ... Read More about Popular Myths You Need to Know About Hispanic Heritage
10 Strategies To Remember Student Names
At the start of each new year, whether it’s for school, a program, or a workshop, it’s inevitable that we have to learn the names of the incoming students and/or participants. Some people have an amazing knack for remembering names. I am definitely not one of those people. I am actually ... Read More about 10 Strategies To Remember Student Names
Embracing A Multicultural Holiday Season In The Classroom
I am so excited to be a part of the 12 Days of December Blog Hop and Giveaway! I am working with some amazing secondary educator-authors to write about how we can bring "comfort and joy" into the classroom during the holiday season. As educators, it’s really exciting to add some sparkle and bling ... Read More about Embracing A Multicultural Holiday Season In The Classroom