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So You Have Your First Teaching Job…Now What? 5 Tips to Help You Get Started

First Year Teacher Tips So you are a first year teacher. The contract is signed.  You have a grade level.  Now what?! I can remember accepting my first job.  I drove from Charleston to Charlotte, and then back to Charleston.  On the long drive back after learning that I would ... read more

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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

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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

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How to Have Your Students LOVE Writing in 3 Easy Steps

Do you get a collective sigh when time to writing is announced? I know many of you have a limited writing time and are pushed to focus on teaching students how to write for a writing assessment.  However, making time to teach narrative writing can build those writing skills, make writing more fun, ... read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting the School Year (29 Things Teachers NEED to KNOW Before the First Day!)

Ultimate Guide for Back to School. 29 Tips for classroom management, student behavior, and more!

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

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