Hello Teachers, Here is a roundup of my newest resources. Enjoy! Hot Take Challenge! In this activity, you will be assigned a “hot take” to defend. Your task is to fully commit to the position you are given—even if you personally disagree. Challenge yourself to think critically, see different perspectives, and build the strongest argument possible. Hot Take Challenge! (Click Here) "Would You Rather" Challenge? "Would You Rather" Challenge (Click Here) 10-Minute Argument Challenge 10-Minute...

Hello Teachers, Stephen King once described the exhaustion of teaching as feeling like he had “jumper cables clamped to [his] brain” by the end of the week. I feel that—except my “jumper cable” moment hits around Wednesday. By Friday, I need full roadside assistance. Even the best teachers get overstimulated. This isn’t a classroom management issue. It isn’t a failure of the teacher. It’s the environment. This time of year, the noise, the pace, and the constant demands start to pile up....

The Creative Teacher Newsletter “I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” — John Steinbeck My Story After four years of teaching, I felt stuck. Professional development bored me. Student behavior drained me. I showed up, did what I was told, and survived each day. I didn’t hate teaching, but I didn’t love it...