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The Easy Way to Teach Following Directions

Looking for ideas on how to get your students to follow directions? Here are a few fun ways to get on track.

If you had a dollar for every time you asked, “Did you read or listen to the directions?” you could retire within in the first 6 months!  So how do you get students to start listening and following directions?  Try this following directions activity.   Following Directions Activity Directions: Get ... read more

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Open the Door – Letting Go of Teacher Stress

Have you ever felt stuck?  Ever felt like there was something you knew you needed, but couldn’t get? As a teacher, I often feel stuck in a place where I’m not as effective as I want to be.  Sometimes it’s a place I’ve let other people put me in and other times it’s a place I’ve put myself. A ... read more

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Teaching Tips: My Secret to Getting It All Done

The organized teacher. Simple ways to get it all done!

Teaching is a great career. But some days there doesn't seem to be enough time.  This is my go-to guide for teacher time management. The days are fun, new, fresh, exciting. And it can be incredibly stressful! And I would be willing to bet that your to-do list is pretty overwhelming! Let’s be ... read more

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25 Books I Couldn’t Put Down!

25 books I couldn't put down.

Getting bored with the same stories?  Need something that will make you love reading again?  These 25 books I couldn't put down!  These books are ones that have become a part of me. And if you don't have time to sit and read, I've learned that Audible is a fabulous way to stay current on my reading ... read more

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Top 10 Teaching Tips of 2017

Teaching Tips for the new year. Great ideas and freebies for time management, classroom management, keeping up with grading!

Are you ready for 2017?!?  Here are 10 teaching tips to get you into the new year! From classroom management to time saving strategies to keeping up with grading - I've got you covered!  Keep reading to learn more and grab your FREE guides.   ... read more

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