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When working with kids, the phrase “That’s not fair!” echoes through classrooms everywhere. Whether it’s about who got to be line leader, who got a sticker, or who got a shorter assignment,...
If you’ve ever walked into a classroom where students don’t have strong social skills, you know it can feel a little like stepping into a reality show—lots of drama, constant negotiations,...
Every summer, teachers everywhere sit down with big dreams of perfectly mapped lesson plans for the year. Color-coded calendars. Units that flow seamlessly. Students who will obviously...
The first day of school is always a mix of excitement, nerves, and “Wait…how should I fill all these hours with meaningful activities?” (Anyone else still have that dream where you...
Imagine Being the New Kid We’ve all been the “new” something at some point—a new teacher at a school, a new face at a staff meeting, a new parent in a school community. It’s awkward....
One of my favorite systems for teaching accountability, responsibility, and time-management is also one of the simplest: Friday Folders. I started using Friday Folders after noticing...
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Hi. My name is Faida. As a classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator and English support teacher, I love creating learning experiences that both teachers and students can be excited about using. I’d love to tell you a little bit more about myself.
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