Is 8+ hours at school, considered too long? A Conversation We Need to Have As educators, we’ve all felt the grind of the school day—the early mornings, the jam-packed schedules, the never-ending to-do lists. For our students, the day may feel even longer. Sitting through hours of instruction, navigating social dynamics, and keeping up with... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Keep Students Motivated After Winter Break
Ah, January—when the glitter of the holidays has faded, and middle school students shuffle back to school like hibernating bears rudely awoken mid-nap. Keeping them motivated post-winter break can feel like a Herculean task. But fear not! With a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of humor, and a hearty dose of understanding their quirks, you... Continue Reading →
Kash-In: The New Classroom Token Economy
Kash-In is a new mobile app that updates the old classroom token economies that use paper money, stickers, fake checkbooks, and/or point systems used for classroom management; a classroom management tactic into a digital version with a real world twist. Kash-In uses positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) methods to help develop healthier behaviors in... Continue Reading →