Branching Out Educational Consultants
Conference season is upon us, and it’s important for all teachers to have had contact with family and students multiple times before conferences, especially positive contact. Building rapport with your classroom families ensures mutual respect and trust. Without a plan, … Continued
How many of you have felt like there’s not enough time to teach all that you’re being asked to teach? It’s the daily plight of all teachers! Yet, by setting a lesson planning SMART goal, you will find that you … Continued
When I think of goals, I often think of lofty ideas that start off well-meaning yet peter out 1-2 weeks after I set the goal. As a teacher it was easy to set goals over the summer, when I was … Continued
The tone of a class is set well before students walk in the door. This is true for all grades and ages. Yet, it is easier to talk about than put into practice. I would like to provide you with … Continued
The first week of school is known for its fair share of icebreakers. Name games, Find Someone Who…, and other get-to-know-you activities seem to take up our time, yet, are never heard of again once weeks 3 or 4 hit. … Continued
I admit, I have not always been a less-is-more sort of person. In middle school, my bedroom was filled with posters, color, and random objects that I collected. One night, though, the objects in my room felt as if they … Continued
Dear First-Year Teacher, Welcome to a profession where you are about to embark on the most creative, challenging, rewarding, and emotionally exhausting journey. I know, I was you almost a decade ago. There was so much to learn and … Continued
