Readers Theater for the High School Classroom. Builds classroom community through scripts and plays. Reading Strategy and engaging lesson.
Why You Should Use Readers Theater in the High School English Class

Literature and Zen
Readers Theater for the High School Classroom. Builds classroom community through scripts and plays. Reading Strategy and engaging lesson.
A great way to begin a daily mindful practice in the classroom.Simple, easy and effective ways to help students through mindful exercises
Mindful Classroom Management – As Easy as 1-2-3-4-5!!
Every year at the beginning of the year, students are expected to make a Social Contract with each of their teachers. Students brainstorm a list of do’s and don’ts for the class and then each students signs it in agreement. I love students who take the initiative in their own learning process, but I started to notice that the items the students listed were the same ones, over and over again. Be Respectful, Be Prepared, Come to Class on Time, etc… Obviously, they already knew what behaviors are expected in class.
I decided to try something different. Instead of Class Rules, I have Classroom Expectations. I number them 1 to 5 and they are as follows:
1. Be Mindful
2. Be Positive
3. Be Careful With Your Words (especially about yourself)
4. Do YourBest
5. Take a Breath
Like any classroom management…
View original post 948 more words
Using Mindfulness to Improve Physical Literacy
View original post 412 more words
5 steps to teaching mindfulness in the classroom. Simple, easy and effective ways to help students through mindful exercises
The first thing that you are probably wondering about incorporating mindfulness into a high school classroom is, "When do I have time?" The answer is - IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE! I never feel like I have enough time to teach everything I want, let alone incorporate mindfulness into the classroom. I teach at a … Continue reading How to Incorporate Mindfulness into the High School Classroom “When do I have time?”
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
MINDFUL ACTIVITIES IN THE CLASSROOM PHYSICAL LITERACY Using Mindfulness to Improve Physical Literacy What is Physical Literacy and how can we use mindfulness to improve it? Physical literacy is sense awareness; being aware of the body and its sensations. Mindful practices help students become more aware of how their physical body is feeling and what … Continue reading Mindful Activities in the Classroom – Physical Literacy
Mindful Classroom Management - As Easy as 1-2-3-4-5!! Every year at the beginning of the year, students are expected to make a Social Contract with each of their teachers. Students brainstorm a list of do's and don'ts for the class and then each students signs it in agreement. I love students who take the initiative … Continue reading Mindful Classroom Management – As easy as 1-2-3-4-5!
MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM GRATITUDE ACTIVITIES Helping students become thankful and return kindness to others will not only add to the quality of your classroom environment, but it will help your students to be a better human being! Here is a list of gratitude activities to add to your classroom: Gratitude Meditation If … Continue reading MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM – GRATITUDE ACTIVITIES