Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
LIVE Learning Helps Skills Stick
Font created by KG Fonts Learning is something we cannot escape in this lifetime. It happens without us even trying- whether in a formal setting or not. But, there are some lessons that stick with us longer than others and there’s a reason for that. [spp-tweet tweet=”When we DO learning, it sticks. “] Most of my formal…
Read Full Post78: Vulnerability Breeds Productivity
If we aren’t willing to expose our weaknesses to others, we can never strengthen them. It takes being vulnerable around others in order to breed productivity and success. Tune in to hear just how to orchestrate this opportunity for growth in your current situation. Quotables What would this look like in education? Feedback Rich Environment…
Listen to EpisodeIs Your Mind Getting in the Way?
One of the greatest qualities of an educator is their will to never stop learning. No matter how long one has been in education, you can find an educator seeking out new opportunities to learn and connect with others in their field. The world of technology has allowed educators across the globe to connect and…
Read Full Post77: Fast Away the Distractions
When you feel at the end of your rope, its time to implement steps to prevent a breakdown. Fast away the distractions so that you can repurpose that energy and make it through a stressful season in your life. Tune in to hear practical tips to thrive under stress by fasting away distractions. Quotables The…
Listen to Episode76: Let the Learning be the Reward
There are kids who love to come to school because its fun and then there are kids who love to come to school to learn. Become the teacher that hooks kids on learning the right way. Tune in to hear 3 ways to do just that! Quotables Don’t get caught in the trap Stop trying…
Listen to EpisodeWhat’s on Your TpT Wishlist?
Are you in need of instructional materials for your classroom? You’re in luck! Teachers Pay Teachers [TpT] is having a Cyber Monday (and Tuesday) Sale that you do not want to miss out on because you can save up to 28% by using the code: Cyber2016. Stock up your “wish list” cart today and purchase tomorrow…
Read Full PostThrifty Thursday- 4th Edition
Thrifty Thursday Each week I bring to you helpful tips to become a more effective educator on the Always A Lesson fan page on Facebook. (Give it a quick like by clicking here!) I decided to start grouping my social media posts into a blog post incase you might have missed anything. Time to get caught…
Read Full Post75: Teacher Tools with Chuck Poole
Chuck Poole is a 15 year veteran teacher and athletic coach in New Jersey. He has coached at the middle school level in various sports such as soccer, basketball, softball, and baseball. Chuck’s passion is to impact kids and those that teach them everyday. His podcast is called Teachonomy Talks, found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio,…
Listen to EpisodeNews Flash: Teachers are Unprepared!
Our nation is in a deep need for teachers- great teachers at that. However, as the years progress, less and less educators are entering our pipeline leaving our classrooms without leadership. That creates a whole bunch of new problems that I won’t go through in this particular blog post. Instead, I want to focus on…
Read Full Post74: Teaching Tolerance
Instead of shielding our kiddos from the harsh realities of the world outside of the classroom, we need to teach them how to understand adversity and respond with compassion and respect. We must create opportunities for children to expect differing opinions and respond appropriately so that when they interact in society they are operating in…
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