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This hummingbird-obsessed first grader who asks you to set up a hummingbird feeder and spends all morning creating an informational pamphlet about them. The third grader who blurts out in the middle of class, "Can we find out what baby koalas are called?" Fifth grader is so busy building a model rocket that you have to pat her on the back to tell her it's time for lunch. These are all examples of student agencies. You'll know it when you see it, but what can you do to make the student agency show up more often? You can WIRE the classroom for this. Here's how: The acronym WIRE can help you remember how to encourage student self-reliance There are many teacher actions that encourage agency; These four will give you a starting point. Consider . In tend . R works . E nage . Agency is a belief system that your actions will have an effect. Students with agency feel valued by their teachers; They act with a sense of choice and a sense of freedom to pursue ...

Teachers share the kindest thing a colleague has ever done for them We know that teachers are generous - giving their time, kindness, attention, support and even money to support their students. Therefore, it is not surprising that the teachers also do kind things for each other. We asked teachers on social media to share the kindest thing a colleague has ever done for them. Here are twenty of our favorite answers! A personal reminder My teacher friend asks me to write her the things I need to remember so she can remind me in time. - Claudia G Mentors are amazing My former mentor still asks me almost every day if there is anything she can do for me. This is her 29th year as an apprentice, she has her own classes to deal with and is going through a lot personally. She is really amazing! – Tara H. Small awards are alwa...