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Amy Miller
May 18, 20215 min read
5 End of the School Year Ideas
The end is so close you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, sometimes the journey there seems extra-long and exhausting....
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Amy Miller
Mar 10, 20216 min read
21 Classroom Games (Minute to Win It)
Are you looking for some low-prep, fun, interactive, and engaging games for your classroom? I have got you covered. Here is a list I...
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Amy Miller
Feb 22, 20215 min read
5 Tricks for Student-Led Conferences
I think conferences often have a negative connotation for educators. I remember in college several teachers share poor experiences, scary...
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Amy Miller
Dec 31, 20204 min read
New Year Reflection
Happy New Year, friends! I hope 2021 brings you new adventures, blessings, and a fresh start. As I reflect on the past year, I wanted to...
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Amy Miller
Dec 7, 20204 min read
Winter Resource Roundup
Happy December! In some ways, it feels like this year has lasted forever and in another sense, it feels like it has flown by. I wanted...
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Amy Miller
Nov 17, 20206 min read
Using Interactive Choice Boards
Using interactive choice boards is one of my new found loves this school year. One of my personal goals for the year was to increase the...
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Amy Miller
Oct 15, 20204 min read
Fall Lessons & Activities for High School English
Spooky season, pumpkin spice, boots, and piles of leaves. The fall season is here in Ohio, and I'm all about it. We are still 100% remote...
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Amy Miller
Sep 26, 20205 min read
Teaching Virtually
Hello, friends! It's officially week four of the school year; how did that happen? I started this post before school started and clearly...
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Amy Miller
Jul 24, 20205 min read
Creating Boundaries
Does anyone else hear the word boundaries and think, "Ehhhh...I'd rather not." I will be the first to admit those are my usual thoughts....
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Amy Miller
Jun 24, 20202 min read
Random Acts of Kindness
Hi, friends! Wow, it has been a minute since I have chatted with you all. I hope you are doing well, during these unusual, overwhelming,...
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Amy Miller
Apr 25, 20208 min read
What they don't teach in college...
I'm sure everyone graduates from high school feeling unprepared for the "real world" and then experience the same feeling again if they...
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Amy Miller
Apr 23, 20204 min read
Positive Affirmations
Hello, friends! I've been thinking about what I wanted to say to everyone, during this strange time. I have another blog post completed,...
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Amy Miller
Mar 20, 20206 min read
Student-Centered Learning Strategies
Let me begin by giving my definition of student-centered learning. I believe this approach shifts the focus of instruction being entirely...
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Amy Miller
Mar 2, 20206 min read
When a Lesson Flops
Is it sad to say I feel like an expert in this area? Haha. Let me first begin by saying, just because a lesson "fops" doesn't mean you...
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Amy Miller
Feb 17, 20209 min read
What I Know about Teenagers
I don't want to sound like I'm an expert, but I'm around teenagers a lot. I obviously am around them all day at work, but for several...
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Amy Miller
Feb 4, 20203 min read
Students Who Complete Work Quickly
It never fails that I have at least one student who is done with all their work, caught up on assignments (from my class and others), and...
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Amy Miller
Jan 12, 20206 min read
Building a Classroom Community
You probably have heard the buzzword "community" within education before. You may have even been asked, within an interview, "How do you...
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Amy Miller
Jan 3, 20203 min read
My Amazon Favorites
I interrupt the teacher, "educational" content to bring you--teacher reward content. ;) Sometimes you need to treat yourself with a...
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Amy Miller
Dec 19, 20194 min read
Service Projects for Students
There's something special about service projects. I find myself looking for ways to serve. I also am usually looking for ways for my...
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Amy Miller
Dec 16, 20194 min read
Teachers on Winter Break
I interrupt your regularly scheduled "teacher program" to bring you another type of goodie. I thought it would be fun to share some of my...
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Amy Miller
Nov 30, 20196 min read
Dealing with Student Attendance
If you're new to the blog, I wanted to first mention our school population. If you're a loyal reader, standby while I recap. Our school...
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Amy Miller
Nov 9, 20194 min read
Building Relationships with Students
In my opinion, relationships are the most important part of a classroom environment. I always make relationship-building a priority. I...
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Amy Miller
Oct 16, 20193 min read
Behavior Management
We've all had those days, and moments, where a student loses it. Let me start by saying 9/10 times, the student isn't actually upset at...
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Amy Miller
Sep 21, 20193 min read
End of Day Routines
Usually, the end of the day is when I've hit my limits and my energy is low. But I still have a few final routines for my final minutes...
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Amy Miller
Sep 7, 20194 min read
Utilizing Peer Mentors
I've always wanted to incorporate mentoring into my classroom, and this year I stumbled upon how to do it. Before I share how this all...
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Amy Miller
Aug 26, 20194 min read
Classroom Organization
Keeping a classroom organized is the key to my sanity. I love having the room look aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional. My...
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Amy Miller
Aug 16, 20195 min read
Why Routines Matter
I'm sure you have heard before students thrive with a structure in the classroom, as well as routines. But honestly, who doesn't thrive...
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Amy Miller
Jul 27, 20194 min read
Relationship Building with Parents & Guardians
First, let me start by saying that I firmly believe in the phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child." Parents/guardians are often the...
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Amy Miller
Jul 16, 20194 min read
Using Incentives to Motivate Students
If I'm being honest, I always felt incentives are a "proper" way to say a bribe. incentive (n): a thing that motivates or encourages one...
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Amy Miller
Jul 12, 20195 min read
Curriculum Mapping (10 Tips)
Curriculum mapping sounds completely overwhelming to me. You might even be asking yourself, what is curriculum mapping? How do I map out...
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