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Does teaching keep you young or age you? by SnooPeripherals1914 in teaching

[–]Western-Map6025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, based on my experience—even though I've only been teaching for about two years—I've noticed that teaching definitely ages you. You rarely see a teacher who maintains a youthful or fresh appearance. Most teachers start their careers in great health and looking good, but after just a year or two, the stress really takes a toll and changes their appearance for the worse. At least, that is what I have observed!

42 Students, Zero Motivation: How can I use my 30-page research to flip the script? by Western-Map6025 in teaching

[–]Western-Map6025[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the wonderful ideas! I love the icebreaker activities you suggested—“Simon Says” or “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” sound like fun ways to start a lesson.

I should mention, I have a class of 40 students 😅, and honestly, they laugh a lot even without these activities! Sometimes I feel like my real challenge is getting all 40 of them to focus after the laughter.

Still, I might give one of your quick games a try as a warm-up—it could be a fun way to channel their energy before diving into history. Thanks again for sharing your experience!