February is a month dedicated to the celebration of Black history, not the highlighting of American history during the time when enslavement and segregation were legal. Reenacting events connected to these time periods has continued to happen again and again. It is a problem and here's why... In this episode I mention: ⁠⁠Charlotte Mecklenburg School - "celebrating" BHM Florida daycare reenacting the arrest of Rosa Parks ⁠⁠Educator Cohort & Coaching Programs⁠⁠ Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ..read more

It is tradition to sing "The Star Spangled banner", the United States national anthem during the Super Bowl re-game show. In recent years the singing of the Black national anthem, "Lift Ev'ry Voice & Sing" has been added. Some people ask, "Why are two anthems being performed if we are one country?"  Listen in for an answer to this question! In this episode I mention: ⁠Black History Month -Daily Slides/Bell Ringers Black History Month - Anthem Analysis ⁠The Star Spangled Banner Lift Every Voice & Sing Lift Every Voice & Sing (Add'l Info) ⁠Educator Cohort & Coaching Progra ..read more

Black History month is right around the corner I wanted to help you get prepped and ready. In this episode I will share three questions I frequently get asked regarding teaching and celebrating Black history as well as my responses. Let me know if this was helpful by sending me a message on Instagram, LinkedIn or FB. If you have a question, you can let me know that as well. ? In this episode I mention: Black History Month Teaching Resources Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain Carter G. Woodson - the father of Black History Week Educator Cohort & Coaching Programs Grade Level B ..read more

Are you familiar with the phrase "the sandwich generation"? I wasn't either until a few years ago. In this episode I share how understanding this phrase is connected to developing cultural competency personally and professionally. In this episode I mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/ Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEACHER SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture-Centered Teacher ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WORKSHOPS ..read more

What does it even mean when you say "Your child is so well behaved." to a caregiver? Let's chat about the importance of reframing and elaborating on this statement in a way that supports growth for the student and clarity for caregivers. Let's expand and deepen our understanding around the concept of "well-behaved". What is the purpose of education and how is a student being "well-behaved" helping accomplish this purpose? In this episode I mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Equity Focused Teacher Cohort & Community⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠RESOURCE - Classroom Community - Building a Welcoming & Culturally Inclusive Class ..read more

Getting students back on track after break can be challenging. I invite you to think outside the box as I share a couple strategies for reengagement. In this episode I mention: ⁠⁠⁠The Equity Focused Teacher Cohort & Community⁠⁠ ⁠One Word Focus Activity - Teacher Edition⁠ ⁠One Word Focus Activity - Student Edition⁠ ⁠S1.E5 - New Year - Choosing Your One Powerful Focus Word⁠ ⁠S1.E4 - The Power of Having Your Students Choose Their One Word for the year⁠ Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for cr ..read more

Creating a welcoming and culturally inclusive classroom requires a teacher who is aware of the power of words. A teacher who is aware of the impact certain words have and the weight certain words carry in varying contexts. A teacher who is intentional about developing awareness about the difference between the intention behind words and the impact they have. In this episode I mention: ⁠⁠The Equity Focused Teacher Cohort & Community⁠ One Word Focus Activity - Teacher Edition One Word Focus Activity - Student Edition S1.E5 - New Year - Choosing Your One Powerful Focus Word S1.E4 - The Power ..read more

As a culturally responsive educator that prioritizes equity, there are two keys you need to ensure success on your journey. In this episode I mention: ⁠The Equity Focused Teacher Cohort & Community S3.E8 - Show Your Students You Love them by using the Universal Love Language Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠  . ⁠⁠⁠⁠Activities⁠⁠⁠⁠ for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠TEACHER SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture-Centered Teacher ⁠⁠⁠⁠WORKSHOPS⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information Ready to take actio ..read more

Do students read in your class? If you answered yes to that question, then this episode is for you. To ensure you are selecting reading material that will allow for critical curiosity, questioning, and robust discussion amongst ALL your students, I am sharing three dynamic questions. Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠  . ⁠⁠⁠⁠Activities⁠⁠⁠⁠ for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠TEACHER SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture-Centered Teacher ⁠⁠⁠⁠WORKSHOPS⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information Ready to take ac ..read more

'Tis the season for winter and holiday themed celebrations. If you are planning this type of fun learning at your school, check out this episode for a few best practices to consider as you plan for maximum impact. In this episode I mention: Sparkles of Joy by Aditi Wardhan Singh Picture Books to learn about different winter holidays Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit ⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions⁠⁠  . ⁠⁠Activities⁠⁠ for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my ⁠⁠TEACHER SHOP⁠⁠ Culture-Centered Teacher ⁠⁠WORKSHOPS⁠⁠ - Click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ for m ..read more