Must-read professional development books for teachers recommended by current classroom teachers, links to free resources to help you grow as an educator, and practical classroom tips.

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Brush Up on Your Teacher Skills: Must-Read Professional Development Books for Teachers (and More!)

6 ways to build community connections: These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics.

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6 Creative Ways to Build Community Connections Beyond the Classroom

This blog post is PACKED with practical advice for new teachers, straight from experienced upper elementary teachers who have been exactly where you are.

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Practical Advice for New Teachers, Straight From Our Community

These five simple end-of-the-year teacher tips and resources will help you end this school year with a clear plan for a smooth start next August.

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5 End-of-the-Year Teacher Tips for August Success

My best tips for how to prevent summer slide with a strategic blend of reading and math activities. It IS possible to turn the summer months into a period of growth!

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How to Prevent Summer Slide in Upper Elementary

Curated book lists, practical teaching tips, and resources that will make teaching your upper elementary units of study so much easier to plan.

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Units of Study Using Rich Picture Books

Academic competitions promote academic growth, productive struggle, and social connections alongside critical thinking skills. Learn how to get your school involved!

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Academic Competitions That Build Connections

Learn how to use student assessment data to improve student growth and achievement. Interpret scores, group students based, and plan differentiated lessons.

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How To Use Student Assessment Data: Practical Tips for Differentiation and Growth

Practical test-taking tips and strategies that support your students during test days to boost their confidence and help them recover with engaging, low-stress activities after they put their test-taking pencils down! 

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Test-Taking Tips for Morale and Motivation

See my favorite resources and strategies to prepare students for the testing season as well as the best test prep tips from current classroom teachers!

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The Best Test Prep Tips, Strategies, and Resources for Upper Elementary

Discover the BEST test-taking strategies that set your students up for success! These practical tips will save you prep time while giving your students an edge.

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The BEST Test-Taking Strategies

Here are my favorite smart classroom purchases that maximize the impact of every cent you have to spend as a teacher.

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8 Types of Smart Classroom Purchases