Inspiring Educators Everywhere
Many of us became teachers for the same reasons. We wanted to share our knowledge. We wanted to guide others. We wanted to inspire and be inspired. We wanted to care and love for those we teach. Many of us became teachers for the right reasons. We are teachers though. We aren’t angels and not... Continue Reading →
Seriously folks… Ask for help if you need it. All people who are new to the classroom need help and advice from others. You have decided that you had something of value to give to others so you decided to become a teacher. Whether in an elementary school in Toronto, a high school in Boston,... Continue Reading →
"Sacrifice my weekend to work? What? I don’t want to do PD, it’s always on weekends!" Some teachers feel this way, but I certainly don’t. My advice to new teachers is to close your ears to this sort of talk and jump at as much PD as is offered to you. We all need our... Continue Reading →
About fifteen years ago, one of my students looked at me and said, “Mr. O’Shea, you’re really smart.” I asked, “Why did you just say that?” “Because you know a lot of stuff, Mr. O’Shea.” I told him, “I don’t think I am smarter than other people. I am just older than you, have more... Continue Reading →
It may seem simple and in many ways, it is, but being in your classroom to great your students as they enter in the morning means a lot. It means A WHOLE LOT! When your students enter your classroom early on a weekday morning it can really set the tone for a positive week. Well,... Continue Reading →
It seems I have fallen into a trap as a teacher. What’s that trap? Well, I know that young children need time to be creative. I know they need time to explore arts and crafts. I know this, but I don’t give them as many opportunities to do this as I should. I have gotten... Continue Reading →
Over the years I have found that a great way to get your class motivated is through multi-age student collaboration. It’s really quite simple, team up with an older or younger grade and do some work together. This could be a project or simply have the other grade level participate in an activity with... Continue Reading →
