Teacher Life. Teacher Trauma. The Year in Review.
I have been thinking a ton about the trauma my colleagues and I have experienced in the 2 years previous and most assuredly the trauma
Unlocking the 4 Functions of Behavior-How To Improve Crazy Behaviors In Your Classroom
In my experience, teachers’ toolboxes are never full enough in terms of dealing with problem behavior in the classroom. Different reasons range from the almost
4 Things I Learned About Education on Vacation
Had the opportunity to leave town for Mid-Winter break this year. My partner and I went to Key West to relax, get some sun,
The Fab 5 of De-escalation
You’ve experienced this…you are teaching and them BOOM! Self-Management goes out the window and the awesome lesson you planned is ruined. A student has just
There’s Power in a Reteach
Kids running in the halls. Phones out and about. Students talk over teachers as they teach. Welcome to 2021. It is time for a reteach.
3 Tools to Maximize Emotional Regulation
October and school are in full swing. Teachers are aware of how kids have shown up back in the building. They have emotional regulation issues
Pivotal Moments on the shore of Lake Tahoe
There were so many adventures this summer and perhaps they will pop up in another post, but today’s post is a story about someone else.
Five Strategies to Start the Year Right!
As schools return to having students in the building full-time or hybrid, teachers are looking for simple things they can do to support kids in
Successful Classroom Management is a Circle
The more I learn about Restorative Justice, the more I conclude that restorative circles are the connection between preventative classroom management and students learning to
The Smack in the Head that Changed the Game
Student behavior has always been a driver in my journey as an educator. I have been the one who always seemed to have “those kids”
7 Fun Bulletin Boards Ideas
One of my most favorite things about being back in the building this year has been the bulletin boards. Our shift to hybrid was relatively
Learning About Race
Last summer as the US and world were experiencing a reckoning around race, I was uneasy.
Let’s Talk About Least Restrictive Environment
Let’s Talk about Least Restrictive Environment. To teachers out there who have no clue what Least Restrictive Environment is…here is your chance for a bit
Resources
The list below is a starting point for a page I’m developing as I find great stuff for you. Please see this list and other
Self Care 1, 2, 3
Every Wednesday I get a self-care tip in my email from the Wellness Coordinator in our district. Every time we have a meeting we are
About Me
Welcome! Thank you so much for stopping by This Way with Ms. Gray. I am Melinda Gray. I have built my life in the Pacific
Welcome to my Blog!
Thank you for stopping by This Way With Ms. Gray. This blog has been part of a dream for several years now. I have always