Little School, Big Heart
It began on a lovely spring afternoon in 2015, when a Grade 7 student came up to me during recess: Student: “Do you know Rick Mercer?” Me: “Yup.” Student: “Do you know about ...
Author: TEACH Magazine
Navigating Negativity: Conflict Resolution in the Classroom
Conflict-resolution skills don’t come naturally. They are learned, observed, and practiced. The classroom is a great place to safely work on these skills.
Teaching like a Fool: Shakespearean Wisdom in the Classroom
I have gleaned three wise teachings from King Lear's fool and each one informs my practice in the classroom more and more each day.
Snow Days: Creating Distance-Learning Opportunities
School closures, especially lengthy ones, may cause some teachers to worry if lost time will keep them from completing curriculum or put students at a disadvantage.
Bringing Pictures to Life: Teaching with Graphic Novels
Beverley Brenna knows what children like to read. She has written award-winning children’s books. She teaches prospective English teachers in the University of Saskatchewan’s ...
Coding Apps for Kids
Here are some apps that can get kids excited about coding from a young age.
High School Angst: Calming Freshman Jitters
For high school teachers, the start of the year can be a bit daunting as you welcome new (and nervous!) students to a very different type of school day.
Top Tips for Parent Interviews
Preparing for parent-teacher interviews can be as stressful, perhaps more, than assembling the grades often discussed at them—especially because teachers often receive little ...
Breaking Up: Strategies for Teaching Split Classes
The 2016-2017 school year could get off to a rocky start in Newfoundland and Labrador, before it even begins. In April, the government announced split-grade classes would be ...
Don’t Quit: Tips for Surviving Teaching
Many people enter education to benefit society, but professional realities can cause some teachers to look for other jobs as they’re completing end-of-year reports.