Writing fictional narratives in writer's workshop is a fabulous time to let students play with their imaginations. The hard part is getting all of the ideas in the head onto the paper. There are two areas I have to work hard to get students fully engaged. They just want to write and be ... read more
Making Morning Work Meaningful
Do you ever feel like those first minutes of the day are wasted? If only you could have a morning work routine that helped all students while you completed all of the morning tasks required each day. Is this you? I have a way to help! The Morning Work Bundle. What's included in this ... read more
The Classroom Management Book and Planner
Classroom Management Plan What is the #1 problem teachers struggle with? Classroom Management, right? It's the part of teaching that can make or break a career. It is the part that let's you leave each day with either a skip in your step or desire to drive away and never return. We all chose this ... read more
Writing Lesson Plans for the Year
Do you struggle with finding quality time for students to write? These writing lesson plans will help guide your planning so that students have ample time to write and demonstrate what they are learning. Sample Long Range Writing Lesson Plans: Weeks 1-3 - Poetry Writing Plans Poetry gets creativity ... read more
6 Classroom Management Tips for an Amazing School Year!
Classroom Management can make or break a school year. Before you clear the dust, decorate the walls, and pull our all of those brand new fabulous pens - prepare your classroom management strategies. These 6 classroom management tips will get you on the right track to a successful school ... read more