Equipping ourselves because we love our learners! Author: Shelly Sanchez Terrell, @ShellTerrell
This week is Meet the Teacher. I created a slideshow to guide the virtual meet-up with parents and students. I was really touched when my toddler looked at the slideshow and said, “I want to be in that classroom.” That’s exactly what I was going for! Feel free to make a copy of the template […]
“The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more.”- Charlie Munger The new school year is approaching fast. I will miss spending all day with my toddler, Savvy, but I am looking forward to trying new ideas with my elementary students. I work with all grades at my […]
I’m excited to announce I’ve taken on a new position as the Technology and Computer teacher at a STEM charter school in Houston, Texas. Yesterday, I met some of my 650 elementary students and their parents. I will be teaching 2nd to 5th graders and working with our PBL teachers to support the kindergarten and […]
At the beginning of the school year we can get students focused on setting and accomplishing learning goals and personal goals by getting them to create digital vision boards. Vision boards are basically collages of inspirational people, quotes, and visuals representing personal goals. Extremely successful people swear by them. In fact, this was an idea […]
“Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty.” – Albert Einstein Today was my first day of class. I have been teaching since 1994 and each year I still get nervous and have a few hiccups. However, I start out strong with the […]
“A name represents identity, a deep feeling and holds tremendous significance to its owner.” – Rachel Ingber Many of us are headed back to school. Within the first days you need to cultivate relationships and create a community. Learning each other’s names correctly is significant to forming a strong bond with your students and for students […]
“It’s the little conversations that build the relationships and make an impact on each student.” – Robert John Meehan Back to school is around the corner! Building strong relationships is the key to a successful school year. We need to ensure every student knows we believe in them no matter their past behavior or performance. […]
“How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top.” – Yvon Chouinard Digital portfolios are one of the most powerful ways my students take ownership of their learning and reflect on their learning journeys. Digital portfolios help students set, track, and achieve their academic learning goals. Check out several of my students’ […]
“The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more.” – Charlie Munger A new school year is here! You are about to meet many new faces. With so many minds to inspire you need to make sure you are prepared. Learning helps our students break generational cycles, lead […]
“In an effective classroom students should not only know what they are doing, they should also know why and how.” – Harry Wong Many of us will be starting our classes soon! Give your learners the gift of the unexpected by revamping the syllabus. Chances are their other teachers will have the same old syllabus. […]