Alissa Alteri Shea

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Truth For Teachers - How you–and your students–can use movement to increase work quality, focus, and creativity

Nov 10, 2024 | truthforteachers.com | Angela Watson |Shelly S. Budziszewski |Alissa Alteri Shea

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Soft starts: a gentle way to begin the school day

Sep 29, 2024 | truthforteachers.com | Angela Watson |Shelly S. Budziszewski |Alissa Alteri Shea

In this article + Truth for Teachers podcast episode, we explore how soft starts are transforming classrooms by offering a calm, low-pressure beginning that allows students to ease into their day.
How (and why) schools should support neurodivergent teachers

Aug 18, 2024 | truthforteachers.com | Angela Watson |Jay Benedith |Kelly Rao |Alissa Alteri Shea

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6 Schoolwide Strategies to Improve Reading Skills

Jul 22, 2024 | edutopia.org | Alissa Alteri Shea

Teaching children how to read is one of the most important tasks we undertake as educators in elementary school. Being able to read efficiently opens up opportunities for all children to succeed in school, in work, and in serving our communities. It is more than just about good instruction: It is a social justice issue that begins in our schools.
A Practical Guide to Setting Up Daily Teacher Reflection

May 31, 2024 | edutopia.org | Alissa Alteri Shea

Teaching is hard work. In my early years of teaching, I would return to my classroom after dismissal and just sit still amid the cluttered mess of broken pencils and papers on the floor, surrounded by disheveled desks and student work. Totally exhausted, I would reflect on the day, grab my journal, and make a list of all the problems. For example, I would make notes of times during the day when behavior issues arose most frequently or when students seemed unengaged in their learning.
Productive morning routines: One teacher’s intentional practices for daily success

Mar 10, 2024 | truthforteachers.com | Shelly S. Budziszewski |Melissa Forbes |Alissa Alteri Shea |Candace Brown

Click above to copy the link. Home Articles Productive morning routines: How one teacher creates intentional practices for daily success Classroom Management, Productivity Strategies, Teaching Tips & Tricks, Truth for Teachers Collective | Mar 10, 2024 By Shelly S. Budziszewski Productive morning routines: How one teacher creates intentional practices for daily success By Shelly S. Budziszewski What if you created a “standard algorithm” for your day?
How I'm planning and setting goals this year

Jan 7, 2024 | truthforteachers.com | Angela Watson |Jay Benedith |Alissa Alteri Shea

Click above to copy the link. Podcast Articles | Jan 7, 2024 By Angela Watson Founder and Writer How I’m planning and setting goals this year By Angela Watson I’m back from my sabbatical and excited to share how I used my time off and what I’m planning for 2024!In this podcast episode, I’m sharing more about my personal daily art practice in December (which I plan to continue) and time with family over the holidays.
4 Montessori Principles to Begin the School Year

Aug 3, 2023 | edutopia.org | Alissa Alteri Shea

Every time I set up my classroom for a new group of students, I feel like a beginner again, wondering where to start. So I rely on experience and trusted resources to remind me what is most important when preparing for a new school year. A teacher’s job is to welcome students and set the tone for a positive year ahead. To do this well, I begin with four essential tasks: deciding on room arrangement, building relationships, establishing routines, and teaching classroom norms.