Lessons don’t just fall in your lap. Even if you’re a naturally gifted teacher, there is still a lot of work that goes into planning out what students will learn, how they’ll learn it, and when ...

In my first months as a social studies teacher, I struggled each time I sat down to plan lessons for the upcoming school week. When I opened my laptop each weekend, I spent hours at a time trying to ...

Lesson planning is the most important part of a teacher’s job because it requires planning ahead by thinking about good lessons, games, and materials that will teach their students what they want them ...

Planning an impactful class session requires preparation. While the specifics may vary based on your unique teaching style, every class has typical stages that necessitate careful planning. The above ...

We’ve all been there: sitting at our desk looking at a blank unit plan, a mountain of competencies, student-learning objectives, curriculum expectations, assessment results, individualized education ...

Wow! You’ve been super busy. Is spring break on the horizon for you? I hope when it comes you’ve planned to step off the grid for a bit. Congrats on the book! You know how excited I am for you. The ...

Generative AI tools are a lot like humans in that the clearer the instructions, the more likely you’ll get the best results. So, as a starting point, tell the AI tool exactly how you want your lesson ...

This is my second post in this series. Check out the first one here. Two years ago I was a member of a hiring committee at my school. Along with two administrators, one other teacher, and a parent, I ...