20 Simple Tips and Public Speaking Hacks for Students
Standing up at the front of a room of your peers is terrifying. But here are 20 simple hacks to help you show up as your best self.
The Honest Truth About Sick Day Guilt (And How I Finally Fixed It)
By Katrina | The Animated Teacher Hey everyone, Katrina here. I want to talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in the teaching world: sick day guilt. You know the feeling. You’re sick. Or you have a medical appointment, or a family thing that can’t be rescheduled. Or even a professional development day. And […]
5 Reasons Your Students Need a Science Escape Room This Term
Hey! Katrina here. Quick one today — because honestly, if I can get this idea in front of you in five minutes, you’ll have something amazing ready for your class by this time next week. If you haven’t tried a digital science escape room yet, I need you to stop what you’re doing and listen […]
Fun lab activities for first week of science class
The very first day of class sets the tone for your entire year, and nowhere is that more true than in a science classroom. Between lab safety, new students, and a room full of nervous energy, the first week of science can feel like a lot to manage. But it’s also the perfect time to show your […]
Public speaking for teachers: 10 tips to master confidence
Build your confidence and skills for public speaking for teachers with this amazing tool
Middle School Science End-of-Year Survival Guide
Hey teaching friends! If you’ve found this post, it’s probably because you’re in the final stretch of the school year, running on caffeine and good intentions, and you need science end-of-year ideas that will actually work with middle school students who have completely mentally checked out. Same, friends. Same. Let me help. Why the End of […]
Gamifying the Planet: Why use an Earth Science Escape Room as the Ultimate Intro to Earth Science
Hey everyone! Katrina here. If you’ve been hanging out in my corner of the internet for a while, you know I am obsessed with anything that gets students moving, thinking, and – dare I say it – actually enjoying science! Particularly, you know I am a fiend for digital escape rooms as an interactive science game that […]
11 helpful ways to reduce cognitive load for teachers
Teaching is one of the most mentally demanding professions. Between lesson planning, classroom management, meetings, grading, and supporting students’ wellbeing, teachers constantly juggle competing priorities and often end up with cognitive overload. It’s no wonder so many feel overwhelmed. This is why it is so important to be able to reduce cognitive load for teachers. Cognitive […]
13 easy ways to reduce cognitive load for students
If you’ve ever seen students shut down in class, lose focus halfway through an explanation, or get frustrated with seemingly simple tasks, chances are their cognitive load was maxed out. Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort required to process new information. When students’ brains are overloaded, learning stalls. All learners have a […]
17 Top tips for first year teachers – what NOT to do
The first year of teaching is daunting to say the least. These 17 tips for first year teachers will help you protect yourself from burnout.
10 tools to help teachers check for chat gpt and ai use
In this blog post we will introduce 10 tools teachers can use to check for chat gpt and AI use in student work.
49 Best time management tips for teachers
These 49 time management tips for teachers will help you organise your day so you can function efficiency and effectively.