I feel like a failure. Last month, those were the words that I said to my husband more often than I have ever said them. Like many teachers, I feel like a failure on a regular basis. However, recently I have felt even more like I am failing all the people in my life. If you know me really well, you know I have a son with severe autism and severe cognitive delays. He … [Read more...] about Dear Teacher: What To Do When You Feel Like a Failure
Archives for April 2017
Test Prep Games {How to Use Board Games and Other Popular Games for Test Prep)
One of my favorite things to do is to use board games or other popular games for test prep or review. I have found that my students respond better and are more engaged with test prep games involving popular games they love to play. In this post, I will share how I use any game for a test prep game or review for a large unit assessment. I will also share the strategies I … [Read more...] about Test Prep Games {How to Use Board Games and Other Popular Games for Test Prep)
Outdoor Learning Activities for Upper Elementary
The spring and summer seasons are the perfect time to take your students out of the classroom for some outdoor learning activities. Your students will be more motivated to work before, during, and after the outdoor learning activity. Outdoor learning is also an excellent behavior motivator for when your students have spring or summer fever. There are so many ways to … [Read more...] about Outdoor Learning Activities for Upper Elementary