Integrating Play-Based Learning: Not Just for Kindergarten Anymore
We typically associate “play” with early childhood education. Images of finger painting, building blocks, and dress-up come to mind. However, when considering its…
25 Tips and Examples for Student-Centered Learning
The term “student-centered learning” has become ubiquitous in education circles. It conjures images of engaged students guiding their learning while a teacher…
What Are the Benefits of Using Music in the Classroom?
Do you play music in the classroom? Even if you’re not a music teacher, there are many benefits to using music in your lessons.
Music can be a powerful tool for…
Facilitating Student Wellness Through Mindfulness
As an English teacher, I've certainly become accustomed to “the grind.” When I taught ninth-graders, I’d teach two units simultaneously: William Shakespeare’s Romeo…
Manifesting 101: Turning Dreams Into Reality
You are the master of your own destiny. You are the writer, director, and main character. The law of assumption suggests that you can believe something into…
Winds of Change: Navigating the Unknown
The only constant is change. Navigating life's changes with grace, wisdom, and bravery creates a full life, with endless opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and…
The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made as a New History Teacher
There is no way to be a new teacher and not make a ton of mistakes along the way. The thing is, some mistakes are much costlier than others, and if those don’t get…
