I will be teaching a 3 day virtual course on Occasional Teaching for the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario's Summer Academy again this summer. Information can be found here ....
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How to Teach Sexual Health
I really enjoy teaching sex ed, however if you've never taught it before, it can be intimidating. Here are some tips to help you through. I have 3 rules I tell this students at the beginning of the...
How to Teach Music if You Don’t Sing
Many teachers dread teaching music, and so they don't teach it. Here are some ideas how to teach music even if you don't sing: Chrome Music Lab - This website has a variety of musical activities...
Reading Minds Magic Trick
The last time I did this magic trick, the students lined up to have a turn! Tell the students that you can read minds. Ask for a volunteer. Ask the volunteer to think of a boy's name, but not to...
Hand Held Whistles, Electronic Whistles and Whistle Apps
Every teacher needs a whistle. However, whistles you blow through became less popular through the pandemic. (Probably due to the problem of using them while wearing a mask.) Here are some...
Why Am I Not Getting Hired as a Teacher?
Would you like a permanent teaching position but so far have not been hired? Here are some reasons this may be happening and things you can do about it. 1.Problem: There are not enough jobs and/or a...
More Gross Facts Students Love
Sharks urinate through their skin. Have you ever swam in the ocean? In South America, they found a cave with thousands of cockroaches that never leave the cave. They eat bat poo that falls from the...
The Grossest Gross Fact
Students love (or hate) this grossest gross fact and I love watching the look on their faces as I tell it! Tape worms are long, flat white worms that live in the stomach of some animals and make...