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9 End of the Year Activities Kids Will Love

May 2, 2018 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

9 End of the Year Activities for Educators

The end of the year is a chaotic time for kids, but especially for teachers! During this time, it’s so helpful to have a toolbox of fun and meaningful activities for kids to complete. Many of these ideas you really can do on your own. Of course, if you’re needing ideas and resources fast, I’ve […]

Filed Under: Seasonal, Special Education, Teaching

Making a “Getting to Know You” Fortune Teller

August 13, 2017 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Getting to Know You Fortune Teller

The start of the school year is the most critical time to help build positive relationships in your classroom. That’s why I’m always seeking new and fun ways to incorporate “getting to know you” activities for the back to school season. This is the best time to help all students feel part of the classroom […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Seasonal Tagged With: back to school, education, hands on learning, lesson plans, teacher activities

Top 10 Middle School Keys to Success

February 7, 2016 by pathway2success 11 Comments

Top 10 Keys to Middle School Success

I absolutely love teaching middle school. Sometimes, though, when people hear that I teach middle school, they seem to feel bad for me. Like middle school is some type of unknown vortex for kids. Maybe that’s why I love it so much. It’s a time of creativity, instability, and the unknown. It’s a time when […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Seasonal, Special Education, Study Skills, Teaching

What Teachers Are Thankful For

November 18, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

There is no better time of the year than Thanksgiving to sit and reflect about what I’m thankful for as an educator. Among all the ups and downs of teaching, there really is no other profession that stands close to what teachers can do. It’s a great time to show thankfulness and gratitude for all […]

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Surviving the Last Few Weeks (or Days) of School

June 8, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Most schools in the U.S. are on the verge of ending school sessions for the summer. It’s an exciting time for both teachers and students. Sometimes I think the teachers are more excited than the kids! With the excitement, though, comes a lot of craziness and uncertainty about what the end of the year will […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Seasonal, Tips for Teachers

April Fools’ Day.. Revenge of the Teachers

April 1, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Today is April Fools’ Day. Part of me really wants to like this day, really! But, of course, a significant part of this day terrifies me. When you are a teacher on April Fools’ Day, you never know when, where, and how you will be the center of a student prank. This year, I’ve done […]

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New Years – A Perfect Time for Goal-Setting

December 31, 2014 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

With New Year’s Day upon us in just a few hours, I thought about how right now is a great time for teachers to help students write meaningful goals. So many adults make their New Years Resolutions and our students should too! What is important is that students learn how to set goals that are […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Seasonal, Study Skills

Last Minute Holiday Classroom Ideas

December 22, 2014 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Holiday Ideas for the Classroom

In my school, we are encouraged not to target any one specific holiday during this time of year so that no students are left out. Sometimes, this is challenging because many great lessons and activities are focused around Christmas. For the many teachers that have to teach in the next couple of days right before […]

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Surviving December-

December 7, 2014 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Besides June, I would say that December is the most challenging month for my students. We have just had several days off due to Thanksgiving Break, and now the holiday break is just weeks away. While I am excited, the kids are just plain restless. It’s hard to get them back into the groove for […]

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Ending the day with some simple reflection questio Ending the day with some simple reflection questions can be a great way to strengthen the classroom community AND boost social-emotional skills. ⁣
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Here are a few to try!
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Games are an awesome way to boost really any skill Games are an awesome way to boost really any skills, but especially social-emotional skills.⁣
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What are some games you play in the classroom?⁣
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Let's talk strategies and supports for kids who ar Let's talk strategies and supports for kids who are failing. Research has shown that just keeping kids back doesn't lead to any better outcomes.⁣
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Now, I know it's early on in the school year to be talking about keeping kids back. But I mention it now because I feel like the time to have these conversations is now (not months from now when a student is failing and getting a letter sent home).⁣
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Also, I'm not in any way saying we should just push kids forward without changing things. That certainly doesn't fix anything either.⁣
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But usually there is a middle ground. There are interventions and supports we can put in place. I believe struggling kids need more supports. I believe classroom teachers with struggling kids need more supports too.⁣
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And the responsibility shouldn't all fall on classroom teachers.⁣
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I plan to write an article on this, but I'd love to open it up for discussion.⁣
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What strategies and interventions do you use for kids who are failing or at risk for failing?
Social-emotional skills can actually boost academi Social-emotional skills can actually boost academic skills and abilities. Here are just a few!
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