Teaching As We Speak

Tired of planning engaging daily activities? 🤯

Our Question of the Day slides are your classroom saviors! 🚀

Each month brings 20 fresh prompts to spark curiosity and critical thinking. 🧠

Differentiated questions for every learner, plus a bonus end-of-year reflection! 🎉

Comment your favourite topic to discuss with students that always sparks amazing conversations.

Student-led projects: a teacher’s dream or nightmare? 🤯

Let’s be real, there’s always a bit of anxiety when handing over the reins to our students. Which of these fears hits closest to home? 😱

A. Losing control of the classroom
B. Students not meeting expectations
C. Managing group dynamics
D. All of the above 😰

Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! Let’s support each other! 💪

Tired of teacher-assigned projects? Here’s your escape plan!

Want to take charge of your learning? Student-led projects are your key to unlocking creativity and independence. But conquering them can be tricky.

That’s why we’ve got your back!

Here’s how to crush those project roadblocks:

👉Pick a Planet-Sized Passion: Focus on a topic that truly excites you.

👉Break Down the Build: Chunk your project into smaller, manageable steps.

‍👉Assemble Your A-Team: Find classmates who share your interests for support.

👉Light Up the Unknown: Research is your best friend. Dive deep into your topic!

👉Celebrate the Small Wins: Acknowledge your progress, big or small.

Ready to unleash your inner-genius?

Start brainstorming your student-led project today!

Can you finish these creativity lines? ⤵️ Tell us your answers in the comments and don’t forget to SAVE this reel for later to share with your fellow teachers!

Here’s the thing: Curiosity is AMAZING! But some students thrive with a clear roadmap and established routines. Does this mean they’re not curious? Absolutely not! ✨

Let’s chat in the comments!

Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

Share an example of how structure can support student curiosity!

Tag a teacher friend who would love to weigh in!
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We all have knowledge gaps! But how often do we model that curiosity for our students?

In this week’s blog post, I dive deep into the power of showing your own inquisitiveness in the classroom.

**Tell us!**

When was a time you openly acknowledged you didn’t know something and asked a question alongside your students? Share your story in the comments!

Plus, head to the link in bio to read the full post!

Get ready to spark curiosity! Transform your classroom with these 7 out-of-the-box ideas.

❤️Save this post, comment with your favorite tip, and share it with fellow educators!

Ignite wonder, celebrate curiosity, and let the questions flow! 🌟✨

🌟 Ignite curiosity, foster independence, and revolutionize your teaching approach!

🚀 Swipe left to discover a world of student-led, thinking classroom activities that will transform your classroom into an epicenter of engagement.

Your students deserve an education that sparks their love for learning! 💡✨

😰🤔 It’s normal for your students to be curious about why teachers are on strike. However, this may lead to some uncomfortable conversations.
Check out these answers to your students’ most pressing questions! 📝💬
1️⃣ How much money do teachers make? A: Our salaries depend on things like how long we’ve been teaching, how much schooling we did, etc... Part of our money goes into something called a pension. Let’s look into what a pension is together.
2️⃣ Can teachers be fired for going on strike? A: In many places, teachers are legally allowed to go on strike without being fired for it. Going on strike is a way for them to express their concerns to the government and improve their working conditions. There are rules and laws around strikes that protect the rights of workers.
3️⃣ How long will the strike last? A: How long it can last can vary, but it ends when agreements are reached in negotiations.
4️⃣ Why are teachers on strike? A: Teachers strike to address their concerns about their pay, their working conditions, and education quality.

5️⃣ Why doesn’t the government want to help teachers?A: The government has to make decisions based on many different factors. They have a lot of responsibilities, and they have to manage budgets for many different things, like education, healthcare, and more. Sometimes, there might not be enough money to give teachers everything they need, and that’s when teachers might go on strike to get the government’s attention.
It’s important to remember that the government wants to provide a good education, but they might have different ideas about how to do that. Teacher strikes are one way for teachers to tell the government what they need to do their job better. It’s a way for them to get the government to listen and make changes.

Let’s learn together and support our teachers! 💪📖

📚 Empower the Next Generation 🌟

Dive into my latest blog post for 10 student-led activities that open the door to understanding teacher strikes and the world of education.

Let’s inspire critical thinking and informed citizens!

📚 New to Student-Led Teaching? Avoid These Common Pitfalls! 🚫

Swipe through to discover the key mistakes to steer clear of on your journey towards student-led teaching success. Embrace a student-centered approach with confidence! 🌟