This post contains affiliate links. Potty training — a rite of passage for toddlers and parents alike. Who would have thought that this necessary toddler task could offer valuable lessons for a high school English teacher? Yet, as I embarked on this journey with my own child, I discovered surprising parallels between the challenges ofContinueContinue reading “How Potty Training Reminded Me to Be a Better Teacher”
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🔑 Unlocking the Power of Emoji: Creative Ways to Use Them in the Classroom
Emoji (emojis?) – those tiny icons that have become a ubiquitous part of our digital communication. But did you know that they can also be powerful tools for learning and engagement in the classroom? From sparking creativity to reinforcing concepts, here are some creative ways to incorporate emoji into your teaching toolkit: ✍ Creative WritingContinueContinue reading “🔑 Unlocking the Power of Emoji: Creative Ways to Use Them in the Classroom”
My Weird Teacher Pet Peeve
My weirdest teacher pet peeve, or at least the one my students thought was strange, is that I hate large groups singing “Happy Birthday.” And, yes, it’s true that I’m a bit of a Scrooge about a lot of holidays, but it has nothing to do with my feelings about birthdays. It has everything toContinueContinue reading “My Weird Teacher Pet Peeve”
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