Handouts and Articles

Handouts

Feel free to print these handouts for your professional and school use. You have my permission to make copies and use in your presentations if you list me as the creator of the materials. If you have any questions feel free to email me at jberckemeyer@yahoo.com

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ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE TEAMING

How Great Teams
Work Together

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MANAGING THE MADNESS

A Guide to Classroom Management

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TEACHING AND MOTIVATION STRATEGIES

For Students

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UNDERSTANDING YOUNG ADOLESCENTS

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RECESS GAMES

You seen them on Social Media – all those simple games that are fun and engaging. Now see how to use them in your classroom.
All hands-on, active, engaging and fun.

*All items for games can be purchased via Amazon by using this link:
https://a.co/g5sDlzb

Media

EDUCATORS CHOOSE OPTIMISM BOOKMARK

Articles

These articles appeared in the AMLE Magazine. Please feel free to share them with your fellow teachers and staff members.

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10 Snapshots of Effective Middle School Teams

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8 NEW Characteristics of Middle School Kids: What Can We Do?

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Creating a Re-Set – An Open Letter

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One Size Does Not Fit All

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Questions Before Opening Schools

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Reversing the Trend – When Assessments Trump Curriculum Connections

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The Battle over Student Engagement

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Why Johnny Can’t Sing, Dance, Saw or Bake

Resources

Here are some great resources that we recommend for your school, classroom and travel needs. Feel free to provide us with feedback on these resources and we hope they will help you.