Educational Articles For Educators
How To Destress Standardized Testing
I've seen how high-stakes testing has affected kids. We have kids who are so stressed out that they're throwing up on their tests.
Keeping Students Focused As Testing Season Looms
Testing season is coming quickly. How do we keep our students focused as we inch closer and closer to testing and the end of the school year?
Spring Break - Using This Time To Fill Your Bucket
If used well, Spring Break can be the perfect time for you to fill your bucket up so you feel refreshed and ready for the rest of the year
The Best Way To Create Constructed-Response Essays
This switch to fact-based writing in elementary grades is one of the biggest changes I’ve seen since I started teaching.
Getting Started With Hexagonal Thinking
Have you heard of hexagonal thinking? Hexagonal thinking is an activity that allows individuals and teams to think about what they have learned and to make connections between ideas.
Strategies For Using Novels In Your Classroom
I have “Best Practices” based on the experiences of students and children. Here are strategies for using novels effectively in your classroom