My mom has been prepping veggies for years, and I took for granted having an always-stocked vegetable container to grab a quick healthy snack from. In my own adult life, for YEARS I bought pre-cut veggies (if I bought vegetables at all) and "ate" the extra costs that came … [Read more...] about Easy Weekly Celery Meal Prep
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6 “Inside-Outside Circle” Ideas to Increase Engagement in Your English Classroom
As more and more of my instruction has moved online, I find myself strategically planning for more hands-on activities that take place off the computer. My students come alive with the face-to-face collaboration and interaction. One of my favorite “get up and move” active … [Read more...] about 6 “Inside-Outside Circle” Ideas to Increase Engagement in Your English Classroom
A Teacher’s Guide to TikTok — the good, bad, and ugly
What teachers should know about TikTok TikTok. I’m shaking my head right now as I write this. I have a definite love-hate relationship with this app. Last fall, one of my best journalism students wanted to create a TikTok video featuring homecoming week. She put … [Read more...] about A Teacher’s Guide to TikTok — the good, bad, and ugly
5 ways to use your Apple Watch as a teacher
I got an Apple Watch a few Christmases ago...and I will admit (reluctantly)...that I wore it for a couple weeks, and then...it sat uncharged for the better part of a year... I don’t remember what exactly compelled me to start wearing it regularly. It could be the guilt I felt … [Read more...] about 5 ways to use your Apple Watch as a teacher
What questions should new teachers ask HR?
Recently, our school hired a newbie teacher--fresh out of college--and an early graduate at that--only 21 years old. We also have a young career-switcher teacher, who is starting as a paraprofessional as she switches into teaching. Combining conversations I’ve had with those … [Read more...] about What questions should new teachers ask HR?