Technology in Education – Using Timers as a Simple, Powerful Motivation Tool
When teachers employ technology in education, like using device-based timers in their classroom, something amazing happens. Students take notice and are often motivated at the idea of racing the clock. Although a few students might be stressed by the use of a timer,...
Get the Wiggle Rumps Engaged
By Guest Author Lisa Baker-King Back in the day, when I taught pre-school; I was full of that new teacher, bright eyed and bushy tailed, optimism. “Silly rabbits, tricks are for kids,” said the slightly scary rabbit that ate my favorite sugar cereal. I was ready to...
Tools for Teenagers: Mindfulness in Classroom Management
By Ms G. (Christine Galib) & Ms. S (Kelly Seibert), co-founders of Be Well. Teach Well. Jamie* (name changed) was the high school student who directed his energy to pestering others, defying requests to start working, and retaliating with, “But it...