It’s back to school season! The first day of school is right around the corner, and that can be a stressful time for teachers. You might be feeling a little sad that summer vacation is over. And even though you are excited to meet your new students, it can be overwhelming to get back into the swing of things. Here are five tips to help make back to ... Continue Reading
How to Organize Your Math Materials
Teaching math can be a lot of fun, especially when you use math workshop. Manipulatives, centers, games, project based learning . . . there are so many great ways to engage students and help them understand math concepts. But figuring out how to store all those math materials can be overwhelming. So, today I’m sharing my best tips for how to ... Continue Reading
How to Use a Rubric to Teach Writing
I am a big fan of using rubrics in the classroom. They make grading everything from science fair projects to math assessments to writing masterpieces so much easier. And they are a helpful tool for students too. But did you know you can even use a rubric to teach writing? What is a rubric? You’ve probably used a rubric to grade students’ ... Continue Reading
How to Launch a Vocabulary Routine in 10 Minutes a Day
You know vocabulary is an important skill for children to learn. The more robust a student’s vocabulary, the better their reading comprehension. A strong vocabulary also leads to better verbal and writing skills. Luckily you don’t need much time to establish an effective vocabulary routine. You can teach vocabulary in just ten minutes a ... Continue Reading
Teacher Summer Bucket List
Woohoo! Summer vacation is finally here! It’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the sunshine. Put away your grade book, lesson plans, and to-do lists. The only list you need to worry about this summer is your teacher summer bucket list! Okay, okay . . . I know that summer vacation is not all fun and games. A teacher’s work isn’t done just ... Continue Reading
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