To my right is my dog laying on top of the couch resting. Dolly, my 7-year-old 14-pound pug, has her eyes closed, a handmade blanket draped over her, and is drifting to sleep. She is enjoying having me around. Dolly … Read More
By Charles Silberman I have heard some common themes come up when discussing teaching PE and health remotely. The issues come up when discussing several aspects of teaching online. From live teaching to assessing, many of these concerns are real, … Read More
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we think about space. For example, I cannot watch a movie or TV show without silently commenting on how they are not properly socially distanced. Nor can I watch and see how they are … Read More
Being a teacher can be an isolating experience. Often, we do not get the opportunity to connect outside of the beginning of the school year meeting or during professional development courses taken on our own time. Thus, I feel compelled to … Read More
A teaching observation is part of the checks and balances that ensures teaching and learning are occurring in the classroom. Whether you’re in year one or year twenty-five, you have to go through this process. This may inspire you to show … Read More
Whether it is your first year or your 30th year as a teacher, you can never show up to the start of the school year with too much to prepare for. I remember the first few years of my teaching … Read More
Summer camp is fun, but it feels like it goes by so fast. There is a general fun arc to camp because it starts out with huge excitement, and funnels along fast like a train with some great stops along … Read More
As I write this, we are in the middle of a heat wave. The highs have been above 90 degrees, and the lows have been down in the 70s going on a week now. The humidity is high every day … Read More
What do you remember about summer camp? When you think back on your experiences, you likely remember the fun times, the friends you made, the confidence you gained, and the experiences that left a mark on you. Summer camp is … Read More
Technology in camp used to be something that did not exist. Now it is omni present. So, why not make good use of it for a better and safer experience for all? From GPS to finding information online while outside, … Read More
