4 ELA Test Prep Tips
The end of the year and test prep time can make any teacher’s head spin! Luckily, you don’t have to…
Classroom Tools: Three Ideas To Improve Focus
With most of us back in the classroom after a long stretch of distance learning, we’re seeing a lot of…
Indoor Recess Ideas: Activities all students will love!
Are you ready for two words that can make a teacher shudder?? Indoor recess! Oof. We all know our students…
Teaching Collaboration Skills to Maximize Group Work Time
The teacher community is truly something special. Teachers are master collaborators. I’m sure you know exactly what I mean, like…
School-Wide Events: Fun and Educational Ideas to Build School Spirit
One of the most popular committees at our school is the school-wide events team, which plans activities that are fun…
Incorporating Picture Books In Your Upper Elementary Classroom
I love incorporating picture books in the upper elementary classroom as much as possible. There’s often a misconception that picture…
Practical Classroom Decor Tips
Mid-July is always that time of year when back to school thoughts start sneaking into my head pretty consistently. Maybe…
Student Rewards: Beyond The Skittles
As I wrap up one year and start looking forward to the next, I use it as a time to…
Trauma-Informed Teaching: What It Is and Why It’s Important
Over the past few years, the practice of trauma-informed teaching has become more recognized. More schools are becoming aware of…
Creative and Educational Time Fillers: No More Wasted Minutes
There are few things more frustrating than wasted time in the classroom. All those little five and then minute breaks…
The Best Digital Learning Resources to Enhance Your Instruction
With so many schools one-to-one (even before distance learning!), technology has evolved quickly to offer teachers, students, and families a…
My Three Must-Dos for Setting High Expectations in the Classroom
As most schools head back to in-person learning soon, I want to share several essentials for how I start my…
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