Thank you so much @SHAPE_America! This is so surreal!.

8/3/25: If students don’t know why they’re learning it, they’ll struggle to care that they’re learning it. Purpose fuels effort. Relevance drives focus. Start with the “why.”. How can you clearly connect each lesson to a meaningful purpose students can grasp?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

8/2/25: The best management plans start before disruptions happen. Clear expectations, routines, and positive relationships prevent more than they correct. Be proactive!. What structures will you establish early to create a calm and focused learning space? #DailyEducatorWisdom.

8/1/25: Students engage more when learning feels connected to them. Relevance isn't fluff! It's fuel. When students see meaning, they bring motivation. How will you make content more relatable and meaningful for your learners this year?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

New Blog! I created a Staff Resource Board with key instructional & tiered supports and resources; all in one spot. Check it out & let me know what you think! Might be helpful for you too.🙂 @justinwmcmillan #instructionalcoaching #resourceboard.🔗

7/31/25: Rigor isn’t built in a day. It’s built with consistency. Students develop stamina by engaging with meaningful tasks day after day. Challenge grows capacity. How will you help students build endurance for thinking, writing, and problem-solving?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/30/25: Grades summarize. Feedback guides. It’s not about what students got right. It’s about what they can do next. Timely, clear feedback is the bridge to better learning. How will you use feedback to coach growth instead of just score performance?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/29/25: Surface-level questions create surface-level learning. Ask students to analyze, justify, and connect; not just recall. Depth begins with the questions we ask. How will you elevate your questioning to push students toward deeper thinking?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/28/25: Learning deepens when students reflect on how they learn. Metacognition builds awareness, ownership, and transfer. Don’t just teach content. Also teach thinking about thinking. How will you embed reflection into your classroom routines this year?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/27/25: Don’t just teach activities. Teach toward a goal. Every task should move students closer to meaningful learning. Alignment creates momentum. How will you ensure that each part of your lessons this year connects back to your learning goal?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/26/25: Rules without relationships lead to resistance. Students are more likely to meet expectations when they feel respected, seen, and supported. Connection creates cooperation. How will you build trust while holding students to high standards?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

This!!!.

RT @KyleNiemis: You may want to save this for the school year 👇. We’ve spent the last 8 months building super popular Google Sheets full of….

7/25/25: When students help create the learning, they care more about the outcome. Voice and choice turn passive learners into invested ones. Ownership fuels motivation. How will you build opportunities for students to make meaningful choices in your class?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/24/25: Fair isn’t always equal. Fair is giving each student what they need to grow. Differentiation isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what works. Know your learners. Adjust!. How will you plan to support all learners without lowering expectations?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

Today, I decided to write a blog post on relationships as I've seen a lot of posts lately regarding beginning-of-year routines and cooperative activities. Give it a read here: @SHAPEAmerica @GaryZDPE @justinwmcmillan #PhysEd #RelationshipsFirst

7/23/25: Every subject has its own language and students need time to learn it. Teaching academic vocabulary isn’t extra; it’s essential for access and equity. Language unlocks learning. How can you teach and reinforce key vocabulary in your classroom?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/22/25: Pacing isn’t about rushing—it’s about rhythm. The right tempo keeps students engaged, supported, and thinking deeply. Too slow loses energy. Too fast loses learners. How will you adjust pacing to keep learning active and accessible?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

7/21/25: Students can’t do what they’ve never seen. Modeling isn’t an extra step—it’s essential. When you show the thinking, they’re more equipped to do the doing. What processes or skills will you explicitly model to support deeper learning?.#DailyEducatorWisdom.

Too often, we assume students understand just because they finish the task. This weekend with my son reminded me: If they can’t explain it, they haven’t truly learned it. New blog post:.#DailyEducatorWisdom #PhysEd @justinwmcmillan @GaryZDPE.

I love this! Relationships, relationships, relationships! Show students you truly care! “A student may not always remember everything you taught them, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.”.