In sports, it is said that unless you’re getting better you’re getting worse. It’s true in education as well. Homeostasis doesn’t exist, nor should it ever be your goal. Your push for continual improvement keeps the intrinsic fires burning. It keeps misbehavior at bay … Read more
In The Happy Teacher Habits, I covered several ways to leave work at a decent hour. This is important because it . . . Lowers stress. Makes the job more enjoyable. Frees you to enjoy your family and hobbies. Helps you avoid burnout. Gives … Read more
Daily visualization will make you a calmer, more effective teacher. And it works immediately. Try it just once before school and you’ll have an easier day of teaching. Here’s how to do it: 1. Close your classroom door. 2. Sit or stand in place. … Read more
It’s tough to be a teacher right now. Pressure from all sides. More and more and more on your plate. Misbehavior and disrespect on the rise. It’s no wonder that in a recent survey half of all teachers are thinking about quitting the profession. … Read more
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on our students. Stuck at home for months. A year or more of lost learning. Socially stunted. Screen addicted. Anxious. Fearful. Depressed. Pacing like a bear in a zoo. Then poked, masked, separated, and dipped in sanitizer. Told their … Read more
Here at SCM, we’d like to extend our deepest thanks. We appreciate you and the wonderful support we receive throughout the year. We’re truly grateful for the opportunity to help you improve your classroom. We are especially excited for 2022. We have a new … Read more
According to the American Psychological Association, 44 percent of teachers report being physically attacked by a student. And this was before the pandemic and return to in-person learning. Pull aside any honest administrator and they’ll tell you that violence and aggression are up since … Read more
There is a simple way to get better at classroom management week after week. It involves doing one small thing. This one thing takes just minutes a day and isn’t a behavior strategy. In fact, it’s something you do after your students leave for … Read more