Encouraging Creativity in Lesson Plans
It can be incredibly easy to treat lesson planning like a checklist. Objective: check. Standards: check. Activity: check. Education experts say there is a better way.
Seasonal
Road Trips Across Canada
Check out these suggested travel routes and scenic drives, or build a personalized road trip itinerary and embark on your very own Canadian adventure!
Meet the Parents: Navigating Tricky Waters
Most parents are rational, reasonable, and respectful, but it’s those high maintenance ones that every teacher dreads. And the situation seems to be worsening each year.
Alpine Sports
Alpine sports are a popular activity in the winter and many ski resorts offer Snow Schools or organized field trips.
Group Work Communication Apps
These apps and websites can help students maintain productivity while exchanging their work and discussing their projects.
Budgeting for Classroom Supplies
It’s time to start prepping the classroom—and to spend money. Here are some ways to reduce the amount you spend as a teacher, and still have a nice classroom.
Using Urban Legends to Engage Struggling Readers
After teaching high school reading intervention courses for many years, I know that starting with a novel is a mistake—it’s too long. Instead, I use urban legends.
Teacher Workshops
There’s no such thing as "too much knowledge!" Consider utilizing your summer holidays to attend educational workshops that will add to your skill set.
Podcasts
The summer holidays are the perfect time to brainstorm new teaching ideas and classroom activities. Get inspired with the help of these podcasts.
Language Apps
Planning a vacation abroad this summer? You might want to consider picking up a foreign language to help you on your travels.