Insights for Educators

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Transform Your Teaching with 15 Proven Classroom Management Strategies

Transform Your Teaching with 15 Proven Classroom Management Strategies

Every teacher wants a classroom where students are engaged and respectful. A classroom where the students are motivated to learn and there are no interruptions sounds ideal for every teacher. For many teachers, managing a classroom feels like a tough chaos especially for people who have little training in classroom management.  With just a few clear techniques, you can create an environment where students stay focused, and there are no disruptions. We will discuss 15 proven classroom management

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom

Elevate Your Teaching: 7 Strategies for Engaging Lesson Plans

Elevate Your Teaching: 7 Strategies for Engaging Lesson Plans

Creating lesson plans that inspire and excite students is not only about covering the curriculum; it is more about sparking curiosity and a love for learning. This task is most challenging for primary school teachers, as it is hard to find ways to engage young minds. However, the right strategies can transform the learning experience by making each topic come alive. This blog will discuss seven strategies for creating engaging lesson plans.  Essential Elements of an Engaging Lesson Plan An en

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom

Interview Questions for Teachers: A Comprehensive Preparation Guide

Interview Questions for Teachers: A Comprehensive Preparation Guide

Entering a teaching career is more than just landing a job; it’s about stepping into a role where you will inspire, guide, and impact lives daily. Before entering the classroom, there is one important step you need to deal with, and that is the interview. A teaching interview is your chance to show your dedication to the role. The interview can feel daunting, but you can ace it with some preparation. In this comprehensive preparation guide, we will cover: * Key questions you can expect. * Tip

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom

Top Brain Breaks for the Classroom: Boost Focus & Learning

Top Brain Breaks for the Classroom: Boost Focus & Learning

Imagine guiding your students through a difficult concept for the last 15 minutes, but you notice the energy in the room fading, and so is the focus. In such moments, teachers often think about how to get the students back on track without disrupting the flow of the lesson. This is where brain breaks come in.  Although brain breaks for the classroom have been here for quite a while, it has been observed over time how valuable these breaks are. With lesson planning, preparing slides, and grading

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom

Creative and Fun Team-Building Activities for Kids: Top 12 Picks

Creative and Fun Team-Building Activities for Kids: Top 12 Picks

Teamwork and collaboration - are the two skills we often hear about. There is no doubt that the more students work together, the more they learn and enjoy the process. These skills not only enhance communication and confidence but also go beyond the classroom.  If you are ready to bring more teamwork into your classroom, you need to know the fun team-building activities that keep the students engaged, help them communicate clearly, and work while having a good experience. We have covered a perf

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Blooket for Classroom Games

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Blooket for Classroom Games

Are you looking for ways to keep your students hooked from the start? You should know about the game-changer called Blooket. If you want to keep your students awake - let alone excited about learning- Blooket will be more than a tool for you. Practicing concepts will eventually feel more like game night than classwork, and your students will constantly look forward to it. We will cover a detailed guide on using Blooket to play online games with your students and engage their learning experience.

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom

Best Chrome Extensions for Teachers: A Curated List

Best Chrome Extensions for Teachers: A Curated List

It has become both challenging and exciting for teachers to navigate their way through so many tools in 2024. Teachers have to constantly find the best tools to engage students, manage lessons, and streamline daily tasks. This is where Google Chrome has stepped in to help by offering a wide range of extensions, making teachers’ lives easier.  If you are a teacher overwhelmed by the endless demands of lesson planning, grading, and keeping students engaged, this is the right blog for you. We will

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom

Understanding Five Key Learning Theories and Their Practical Applications

Understanding Five Key Learning Theories and Their Practical Applications

Are you a teacher or someone thinking to step into the world of education? In either case, this guide will give you insights into learning theories. It is not only important to understand the what and why but also to unlock the how of applying them with real impact. Let’s explore these theories and see why they matter and how you can bring them to life in your classroom.  What Are Learning Theories? Learning theories are ideas that help us understand how students learn and remember new inform

Katie Hasselstrom

Katie Hasselstrom