Teaching in Sweden after teaching in the US has been an adjustment. In some ways, things are very similar, but in others, they are totally different. Here are some comparisons based on my personal experience as an American teacher who has taught in both the United States and Sweden. My Experience In order to make a fair comparison, it’s important…
Teaching in an international school is a different experience than teaching in a regular, public school in the United States. Here are 5 (sort of random) things that I’ve learned from being an international teacher. Pronunciation of letter sounds varies greatly by region One big thing I realized after teaching in an IB international school in Sweden is this. There…
Conflict resolution in elementary school is important because conflicts are common between students. As a teacher, one of our biggest goals should be to help students learn to solve conflict, take ownership of their actions, and then ultimately begin to solve conflicts on their own. Here is how to help students solve conflicts and take ownership of their own actions.…
Your classroom morning routine sets the tone for the whole day. It can be a time of chaos and stress, or a time of productivity and easing into the school day. Here’s my morning routine in my first grade classroom and how it sets us up for a successful day. What are the goals of a strong morning routine? When…
Setting up class jobs for your classroom? It can be tricky to know how you want things to be set up. Should you give everyone a job all the time? Should you only have a few jobs? Or, should you only have one class helper a day who does everything? There are so many options. Here is how class jobs…