5 Back to school tips for new teachers to achieve a successful start
Explore back to school tips and best practices for new teachers to set expectations and achieve a successful start to the school year.
How to teach your students to use Flocabulary
If you're introducing Flocabulary to your classroom, learn how to teach students to use Flocabulary to maximize learning.
Showcase student voice with Lyric Lab
Over the summer, I had the honor and privilege to attend Flipgrid’s Student Voice Conference in Minnesota. At the event, I was able to hear the always inspiring Matt Miller speak. This is not the first nor the last time, but every time I watch him present, I leave with inspiration and motivation to do better for my kids and my teachers. During his keynote, he said something that has stuck with me since. We often advocate for student voice, by saying things such as “let’s give our students a voice.” But Matt’s statement rings so true. They already have…
Welcome Back to School!: New Content, New Design
Sharpen your pencils, grab your backpack and get your rhymes ready - it's our favorite time of the year—back-to-school season!
New Year, New You: 6 Tips for Surviving This School Year
Looking back, 2016-17 was my most successful school year yet. All the ideas I had about my own classroom started to take form as I reflected on the things that went well and tanked in previous years. I finally incorporated the perfect balance of rigor, high expectations and consistent classroom management, all while facilitating a classroom culture that encouraged our students to form a real community. Here are some real ideas and teacher tips to help you and your students grow through the course of this next school year!