What Do I Say to My Co-Teacher?
Scripts for Hard Conversations Without Damaging the Relationship The Reality of the Co-taught Classroom If you asked me, “What is one thing you should never say to your co-teacher?” my reply would be, “Don’t announce to the class that you are...
How to Make Lesson Planning Faster Without Watering Down Instruction
Part 2: How to Structure Lessons with Chunking Lesson Plans™. A strong 10-minute core teach is clear, focused, and intentional. The time you save provides the time you need for practice, grouping, reteaching, and enrichment. In Part 1, we looked at one of the biggest...
How to Make Lesson Planning Faster Without Watering Down Instruction
Part 1: When More Explaining Leaves Less Time for Practice Teachers are already working hard to plan meaningful lessons and support all learners. Chunking makes that work more effective by breaking instruction into smaller, purposeful sections that give students more...
A Dozen Quotes of Appreciation For Teachers
One thing I often stress in my programs is the importance of making sure the people we work with know they are appreciated. Teachers make a difference every day. They educate, inspire, guide, counsel, encourage, and help students take the next step. These quotes were...