The last day of school is a faint memory now, even though it happened about a week ago. My somewhat agitated reality of having two …
Time to Think About School?
For many schools across Canada and the United States, the last weeks of August mark the wrap up of summer break. With that come the …
3 Steps to Enjoying Your Summer Break
If you work in a school board where the school calendar runs from September until June, you are probably sitting on a lawn chair right …
The Juxtaposition of Summer Break
Planning Your Day in the Sun The summer break is probably the cruelest juxtaposition a teacher faces in her career. I mean, it is …
A letter to next year’s teacher
Having students write a letter to next year’s teacher is an easy end-of-year activity that is done often at the elementary level. Students jot down …
2 keys to teaching before summer break
As I wrote in my last blog, the days before summer break offer us teachers a unique experience that we do not have during the …
3 Things Every Teacher Should Do In June
Countdowns are nearing the teen numbers on staffroom white boards across the country. During the first week of summer break, I always look back on …
When in June…
What a time to be alive Yep. It is that time of year. For most schools, June marks the end of a long run …
What Makes an All-Star Teacher
When LeBron James first got to the NBA, many hailed him as the next great player. He was explosive, he could play defense, he could …
5 Things Every Teacher Should Do During Summer Break
It is that time of year once again. Towards the end of every June, the highways start to get slightly less condensed, the crossing guards …
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