We are a group of active educators sharing our everyday experiences in the classroom. We share news, trends, research, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. We support teaching through professional development, thought leadership, and resource curation.
We believe that education should not be a privilege; it is essential to the survival of the human race.
We are a group of active educators sharing our everyday experiences in the classroom. We share news, trends, research, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. We support teaching through professional development, thought leadership, and resource curation.
We believe that education should not be a privilege; it is essential to the survival of the human race.
Austrian philosopher and scientist Rudolf Steiner established the Waldorf educational approach in 1919. The basis of Waldorf education lies in Anthroposophyâs belief that humans have a body, soul, and spirit that develop over time. Steiner believed that education must nurture these facets collectively to shape holistic individuals capable of making innovative and empathetic contributions to society.
The main emphasis of the Waldorf philosophy is on a student-focused method, adjusting the curriculum to meet the distinct developmental needs of children at different stages of life. Learning in education focuses on arts, movement, storytelling, and nature, offering a hands-on and experiential educational experience. This contrasts with conventional, exam-driven educational methods, as Waldorf seeks to develop emotional intelligence, creativity, and social awareness, in addition to intellectual skills.
This ebook contains all the necessary information about the principles, philosophy, and various stages of the Waldorf Curriculum. It also describes the subjects and assessments of it.
Mental health plays a vital role in our overall well-being. While psychological issues can prevent us from functioning effectively and impact our quality of life, research from renowned institutions reveals that most people experience minor mental health challenges at least once in their lives. Such challenges might be triggered by major life changes, like the death of a loved one, a serious illness, or relationship troubles.
Mental health issues are common, and the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the situation. For instance, mild depression symptoms were reported by 16.2% of adults in the United States during the pandemic. But within a few months, this number surged by nearly 25%, underscoring the growing need for mental health professionals, particularly counselors, whose role in supporting people through lifeâs difficulties has become more essential than ever.
As the field of counseling grows in recognition and importance, so too does the demand for professionals in various counseling specialties, each offering unique ways to support mental well-being. Whether youâre a student exploring career options or a professional looking for a career change, counseling can be a deeply fulfilling path with excellent growth potential. This ebook describes six high-paying counseling careers to consider, along with insights into what each role entails.
The Montessori method is not just an educational system but a way of fostering a childâs natural curiosity and drive to learn. Founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century, this approach is built on the belief that children are inherently motivated to explore and learn from their environment. Montessori education places the child at the center of their learning process, with the teacher acting as a guide rather than a traditional instructor.
A Montessori teacher is more of an observer and guide than a conventional teacher. Rather than imparting knowledge through lectures, the teacher prepares the environment, provides the materials, and steps back to allow the child to explore.
In this eBook, we will explore the key components of the Montessori curriculum, with a focus on the practical application for novice teachers. We will delve into each subject area, discussing the key materials, lessons, and developmental stages, as well as offer practical examples of activities and lessons for you to implement in your classroom.
Education in Botswana is free, but it is not compulsory. The Ministry of Education has authority over all of Botswanaâs educational structure except the University of Botswana. The educational structure mirrors that of the United Kingdom: there is universal access to primary and junior secondary school, but a process of academic selectivity reduces entrance to the senior secondary school and the university. However, educational curricula incorporate prevocational preparation in the junior and senior secondary schools.
The buildingâs design aligned with Vision 2036 for Botswanaâs economic development and the United Nations SDG 4: Quality Education.
The objective of the BCF is to offer a thorough educational program focused on developing skills, to ready students for a world that is always evolving and connected. It is created to help students succeed academically and enhance necessary skills for personal growth, job opportunities, and participation in community affairs.
This ebook is a complete manual for teachers aiming to acquaint themselves with the Botswana curriculum.
What is Classroom Management?
Classroom management refers to the strategies and techniques that teachers use to create a positive and effective learning environment for their students.
Classroom management can be challenging for teachers, especially those who are new to the profession or who are working with difficult or challenging students. Overall, effective classroom management requires a combination of planning, organization, and interpersonal skills, and can be a difficult but rewarding aspect of teaching.
Effective classroom management techniques help to establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, build positive relationships between the teacher and students, and maintain consistent routines. When students feel safe, respected, and engaged in the learning process, they are more likely to be motivated and successful in their academic pursuits.
Who is this book for?
This book can be especially helpful for new teachers who may not have as much experience in lesson planning or classroom management. It will teach you strategies that have proven results.
This book is also for experienced teachers who want to refresh and renew their teaching methodology with the most up-to-date methods.
Very practical tips and strategies for delivering powerful presentations in the classroom.
What do teachers and presenters have in common?
What can teachers learn from great presenters?
This eBook contains some very practical presentation tips and strategies for delivering PowerPoint presentations. Teachers will find that most of these tips can be applied to normal classroom lessons.
Teachers know the significance of motivation in learning. It can be challenging to maintain this morale consistently, whether presenting a new concept to high school students or keeping primary pupils engaged. Luckily, the resource titled â75 Practical Ways To Keep Your Students Motivatedâ is an innovative solution crafted to spice up your teaching approach and enhance your learnersâ academic potential.
This resource is a beneficial addition for educators seeking effective ways to maintain their classroomâs vibrancy and interest across diverse subjects and age groups. This 32-page PDF is replete with simple, practical tips that teachers can readily incorporate into their lessons, fostering an engaging environment crucial in promoting positive attitudes towards learning among students.
Balancing Student Engagement And Academic Success
Emphasizing the balance between student engagement and academic success, this book delves into various strategies aimed at stimulating students on various fronts. The link between education motivation and scholastic success cannot be understated â motivated learners are more likely to:
Participate actively in discussions
Complete assignments promptly
Regularly attend classes
Achieve better performance overall.
â75 Practical Ways To Keep Your Students Motivatedâ, selected each strategy considering its practicality in real-time classroom scenarios. Both public school teachers managing large numbers of diverse learners or homeschoolers focusing on one-on-one academics will find these tools particularly transformative for their teaching routine.
Maintaining High Motivation Levels Amongst Students
If used as a rich idea source during lesson preparation or as inspiration during actual teaching sessions when you see energy levels waningâthis resource extends valuable guidance in maintaining high motivation levels amongst your students year-round â A necessity that eventually translates into better achievement scores and higher completion rates.
Remember The Knowledge Journey
Here are 75 highly practical ways you can use today to keep your students motivated and engaged.
The tips are very simple and can be applied by any kind of teacher to any type of classroom, regardless of subject, age or grade.
Use it for ideas or simply for inspiration. Happy teaching!
As a teacher, you will be inevitably faced with the loss of the loved one of one of your students. Are you prepared to deal with it and support your student?
This ebook will help you recognize the five stages of grief that every person goes through when they lose someone they love. It will help you understand what are the causes and the symptoms. It will show you also how the studentâs academic performance may be affected. Finally, it will show you ways to deal with each stage; how to help your student come to terms with what happened, how to get on with their lives, how to sustain the quality of their academic performance, and how to keep being a part of the school community.
You do not need to be a therapist to be able to help your students in their hour of need. Just to be knowledgeable!
The majority of schools continue to emphasize teaching a set of fundamental skills that are out of step with the demands of contemporary society. Learning content alone is insufficient, even if students must gain information. Nowadays, being able to find, assess, and apply information efficiently has become more important than simply being able to recall and regurgitate information.
For todayâs pupils to succeed in the information era, they must be well prepared. They are joining a workforce that is more mobile and more qualified than ever before, entering a busy, competitive, uncertain world, and constructing careers that encompass a variety of occupations, positions, and skill setsâsome of which havenât even been created yet.
This ebook describes in plain terms what the 21st century skills are, and how can they be practically applied in the modern classroom. There are also some suggested activities at the end with practical examples and suggested apps.
In todayâs global economy, English language school franchises are a popular way for teachers to generate revenue. However, the process of opening an English school is not as simple as it might seem. Numerous considerations must be made before even getting started with the actual opening of your school. In this guide, we will discuss some of these things you should consider when opening an English language school.
The guide is divided into three parts. The forst part discusses all these things that you should consider before opening an English language school, such as finding a location and hiring the right staff. The second part includes all the online and offline tools you will need to run the school successfully, such as Kahoot, Zoho, etc. The third part outlines a specific timeline for your actions. Starting from two years before opening up until the opening day and even beyond that.
Mindfulness involves recognizing your emotions without evaluating or critiquing them as you experience them. Why engage in mindfulness practice? This is beneficial as it diverts focus from stress or other undesirable thoughts. It can also assist in maintaining good mental well-being by providing an easy method to handle negative feelings and thoughts.
You can practice mindfulness in any location, at any moment, and achieve a state of mindfulness meditation through various methods. You can practice mindfulness during your work breaks or after tiring, stressful days. Simply locate a peaceful area to accomplish it. At times, itâs a vacant space or your stationary vehicle. Basic activities such as guided breathing exercises during traffic jams, as well as more organized practices like body scanning or walking meditations, can enhance relaxation and alleviate stress.
This guide offers 15 mindfulness strategies that can be applied with students across all ages, subjects, and proficiency levels.
Since many educators are currently using Zoom as their favored platform for online instruction, these suggestions and techniques would be helpful. Numerous educators encounter significant frustration at first as they strive to navigate the complex landscape of online learning and Zoom teaching. Therefore, this guide offers the most helpful tips for novice and intermediate users in one comprehensive resource.
This checklist acts as a quick guide to help you start Zoom for live teaching sessions. We have all faced complicated scenarios when youâre in a Zoom meeting and your internet drops unexpectedly, resulting in missing several important details of the meeting. Use this checklist as a basic resource and adjust it while personalizing the list based on your session requirements. You will find all that needs to be done before, during, and after your Zoom meeting. Ultimately, a comprehensive overview of the different tools available on Zoom is provided, along with instructions on their usage.
This is a set of various activities designed to be done in class after watching the video âOrigins of Christmasâ on YouTube.
The celebration of Christmas as we know it today stems from the traditions of several different cultures. This video from History Channel describes how old customs and traditions from different countries around the world came to form what we know and celebrate today as Christmas. Follow this trip from ancient Rome to Northern Europe, and also find out how the beloved character of Santa Claus came to life.
The video duration is around 3 minutes. The activities that follow should take up another 90 minutes.
There are many different types of activities to ensure that your students will stay interested throughout the lesson. Finally, there is the relevant answer key in the end, which also includes suggested answers to the writing activities.
Enjoy Christmas with this festive lesson!
Show off your green! St. Patrickâs Dayâcelebrated on March 17 each yearâfeatures parades, lucky symbols, and everything green. The occasion began as a religious observance, but with time it has evolved into a celebration of Irish heritage. St. Patrick may be regarded as the patron saint of Ireland, but he didnât always reside there. Patrick was born in Britain during the fourth century and arrived in Ireland at the age of 16, when he was sent there to work. Once he got there, Patrick took an interest in Christianity and began instructing others about the faith. He is reported to have converted numerous residents of the country to Christianity, and today St. Patrickâs Day is commemorated on the date that Patrick reportedly passed away.
This complete lesson features an entire lesson plan for St. Patrickâs Day, along with a worksheet packed with different activities. The responses are also included on a different sheet.
The majority of individuals consider escape rooms to be enjoyable pastimes that can be enjoyed with company. Escape rooms are now a common option for educators to use game-based learning as an engaging teaching tool in the classroom. Escape rooms can be used as a teaching tool to help teachers and students break free from the monotony and obsolete teaching methods. By utilizing a variety of tools and resources, educational escape rooms give teachers the chance to be creative and genuinely adapt and differentiate information to meet the requirements of their pupils.
This escape room activity was designed especially for sixth graders. Microsoft PowerPoint is the format that is utilized. The only way out of the dark and dangerous library where the kids are imprisoned is by completing the puzzles. There are ten riddles in all, and each has an own slide. They cover a wide range of subjects, including science, chemistry, mathematics, and logic. After the second click, each puzzleâs solutions are revealed.
The end of the school year is a time filled with emotionsâjoy, pride, nostalgia, and excitement for whatâs next. Itâs also a special opportunity to pause and recognize all the growth, laughter, hard work, and unforgettable moments that made this year so meaningful.
An End-of-Year Awards Ceremony is more than just handing out certificatesâitâs a way to celebrate each studentâs individuality, to honor their strengths and personalities, and to create a memory theyâll carry with them for years to come. Whether you teach little learners or older students, this moment can be powerful, encouraging, and full of fun!
This section is packed with creative, easy-to-do ideas to help you turn your classroom into a joyful celebration zone. From decorating and hosting to personalized touches and party tips, youâll find everything you need to create a magical event that leaves every student feeling seen, appreciated, and proud.
Letâs make it a moment to rememberâfor them and for you!
Celebrate the wonders of nature with this engaging and educational Arbor Day lesson, perfect for elementary students! Designed for a 90-minute classroom lesson, this resource brings Arbor Day to life through a fun mix of storytelling, activities, and interactive learning based on the popular YouTube video âArbor Day | The Dr. Binocs Show.â
Students will explore the history of Arbor Day, learn why trees are essential to our planet, and discover fascinating facts about famous trees like the Sequoia, Cherry Blossom, and Maple. The lesson includes a printable worksheet filled with matching tasks, mystery tree quizzes, creative drawing prompts, and writing reflections to encourage environmental awareness and personal connection to nature.
With a friendly tone, colorful cover, and hands-on activities, this lesson helps young learners develop a love for trees and understand their vital role in our world. Itâs ideal for Earth Day tie-ins, science lessons, or school-wide Arbor Day events.
Whether youâre planting trees, walking through a local park, or simply learning in class, this Arbor Day lesson is the perfect companion for inspiring young minds to protect and appreciate the natural world. Letâs grow a greener futureâone tree at a time!
Celebrate Mexican history and culture with this engaging 90-minute classroom lesson about Cinco de Mayo! Using a short, informative video by History channel, students will learn the true story behind May 5th, exploring key historical events like the Battle of Puebla, the role of General Ignacio Zaragoza, and the resistance against French invasion.
This lesson clears up common misconceptions about the holiday and dives into important vocabulary, critical thinking, and creative writing. A printable student worksheet is included with a variety of activities:
Vocabulary matching
Comprehension questions
Timeline sorting
Map labeling
Diary-style creative writing
An answer key is provided for easy grading. This resource is ideal for Grades 4â8, Social Studies, History, or ESL classes, and is perfect for cultural celebration weeks or May-themed lessons.
This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the history and significance of Motherâs Day through an engaging video, interactive activities, and creative expression. Using the educational video âHistory of Motherâs Dayâ by HISTORY, students explore the origins of the holidayâfrom ancient Greek traditions and âMothering Sundayâ in Britain to the efforts of Anna Jarvis in establishing Motherâs Day in the United States.
The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion about studentsâ personal experiences with the holiday, followed by guided viewing of the video and comprehension questions to reinforce listening and understanding. Students then complete vocabulary and true/false activities to deepen their grasp of key concepts and historical facts. In groups, they reflect on cultural practices and share opinions about how Motherâs Day is celebrated today.
To personalize the learning experience, students write heartfelt letters to their mothers and design simple Motherâs Day cards. These creative tasks promote emotional expression and language development.
The lesson concludes with a class review and sharing session, fostering community and appreciation. A printable student worksheet includes all activities and an answer key, making it ideal for in-class or at-home use. This lesson blends history, language, and creativity while celebrating one of the most meaningful days of the year.