When I think about what fun can look like in the classroom I envision curious students actively engaged and learning. If we want students to have fun in our classrooms and with the curriculum we provide we first need to spark their curiosity and offer content that resonates with them.…
There are several ways to get students engaged with the material, but one of the best ways is to create fun learning experiences in the classroom. Creating fun in science classes not only increases engagement, but it also instills a sense of passion and excitement in the context of science.…
All too often, I remember staring at the clock, counting the minutes left, and daydreaming as I eagerly waited for class to be over. In most, if not all, of these instances, I was not engaged in the material and I certainly was not having fun. As I grew older…
To ensure our students' learning, they need to enjoy learning time. Let's forget old style and boring classes and be creative. As educators we need to mix learning with fun. Mix fun with learning keep students engaged and motivate them to learn. Students spend most of their…
There are lots of reason to have fun in your classroom but here are a few that you may not have thought of: (Source: https://www.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/why-your-childs-learning-experience-should-be-fun...and-how-to-make-it-so ) 1. Our brains are wired that way When a lesson starts with humor, there is more alerting, and the…
For the longest time throughout high school and most of my undergrad, I was convinced that self care was a scam. I was a grinder, and knew that if I had work to do, me taking precious time away from doing that work would only hurt me. Boy was I…
As teachers we can spread ourselves pretty thin trying to balance our school responsibilities, managing our own lives, and worrying about our students. There is a lot to always be thinking about and we need to maintain our own physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing if we hope to see learners…
Self-care is extremely important. But defining what self-care is and what it means can be different from person to person. I'm an extremely anxious person. I have been my whole life. I like to fill my schedule, spread myself thin and please as many people as possible. This…
The best way I've learned to cope with stress and a busy lifestyle is exercise and getting outside. Being able to do something active after work is a great way to reset the day and feel refreshed for the next. There are very few cities in the US…
One way we can practice self care is to remember the things in life for which we're grateful. Gratitude can be obligatory or it can be given freely as a way of thanking others. We usually show gratitude as a way to return a good feeling that we&…
