Exit tickets are a purposeful and reflective way to end class. If you teach bell-to-bell, add in this quick and easy informal assessment...

One of the most important steps we can take at the beginning of the year is time to build a positive classroom environment where all...

Preparing for the school year can be daunting, especially if you are just beginning your teaching journey, or if you are switching grade...

The interview process to land a teaching position can be daunting and stressful for both new and seasoned educators. As a new teacher, it...

If you want to move away from an outdated textbook or are in the process of piecing together lessons from the lack of a social studies...

In the summer, I usually have more time to sit down and dive into books that have been added to my ever-growing book list. When I was...

It may be spring, but the end of year is a busy time and quickly approaching. I want to share with you 4 quick tips to help you plan...

This might sound counterintuitive, but if we want to see real reading improvement, then we need to cut back on ELA and make more room for...

During my first year of teaching, I always felt like my head was barely above water. I was usually just one step ahead of the students....

During my first year of teaching, I stayed late at school most days of the week. I hate to admit it, but sometimes I was at school as...

If you find yourself overwhelmed by learning new technology, are in the process of revamping your lessons and entire daily schedule for...

If you are looking for an effective way to communicate with parents that doesn't involve tons of set up or parents signing up for one...

Back to school is an especially busy time. From prepping bulletin boards, laminating activities, analyzing your scope and sequence, plus...

It's been a heartbreaking time in America. The death of George Floyd and the many other tragedies of BIPOC leaves me feeling angry,...

Do you want to try interactive notebooks in your social studies classroom but are worried about the cutting and gluing getting out hand...

For students that are experiencing a change in their family system, such as due to separation and divorce, the holidays can trigger anxiety

"A woman is like a tea bag--you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt said these famous words,...

My first year of teaching, I was definitely a little nervous when it came to parent-teacher conferences. Even though I had participated...

My first year of teaching, the very thought of communicating with parents gave me nightmares. As an introvert, this was something I just...

Do you have a class that will not.stop.talking? You've probably tried the "I'm just waiting" trick and literally waited, and waited, and...