Dear New Teacher, You don't know us yet, but we can't wait to meet you! You have fun ideas, a passion for helping us learn and a desire to make a difference in our lives. To help make our year even better, we thought we would share a few things that we need from you. 1. Love and ... read more
4 Strategies for A Calm and Successful Writer’s Workshop
Starting and running a writer's workshop can sometimes feel like you are herding cats. Students are working on 30 different things, you are bombarded with questions, and no one seems to know what they are expected to do. Here are a few tips to help you organize and run a smooth and successful ... read more
The Beginner’s Guide to Planning the First Weeks of School
Are you ready for back to school planning? Do your plans the first two weeks to set students up for success? I had a few bumpy years that helped me learn my mistakes and help make these weeks the ones to get my classroom up and running. My 5th year of teaching I learned how important those first ... read more
4 Fun Classroom Management Strategies
What do you do the first day of school? The second day of school? The first two weeks of school? Teach your classroom management strategies! Teaching students what you expect those first few weeks will save so much time throughout the school year. Here are 4 of my favorite Classroom ... read more
The Ultimate Guide to Starting the School Year (29 Things Teachers NEED to KNOW Before the First Day!)
Are you already thinking about getting back to school? Is your classroom management set for the year? Do you want more time to enjoy your summer? Then let me help you get more pool time and relaxation. I will help get you prepared for back to school. The summer is passing quicker than you ... read more