Reading Strategies for Middle and High School - Readers Theater Reading Strategies for Middle and High School Readers Theater I love when it's time to read a play in class. The assigned reading parts take away the anxiety for both my students and me, because everyone knows what and when they are expected to read... Continue Reading →
Readers Theater for the Middle and High School English Classroom. Build classroom community through scripts and plays. Reading strategies and engaging lessons.
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. Simple, easy and effective ways to help students through mindful exercises.
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 →
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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 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 →
