How to Build Better Discussion with Socratic Seminars

My favorite days of teaching are when I don't have to do any of the work, and I can sit at my desk and just observe my students doing the hard work. One of the best ways to have an "easy" day in the classroom is to hold a Socratic Seminar. Socratic Seminars add so…

Spirit Week: Showing Your Students How to Take Risks

A few weeks ago, we had the most energetic week of the school year: Homecoming Week. This time each year, the students get to be a little unfocused as they get ready for the main event of the week... The Homecoming Dance. Our school allows us to have a Spirit Week to put teachers and…