Educational Articles For Educators
How To Write A Unit Plan
Often, teacher training programs focus on having student teachers write lesson plans. It makes sense, because they usually are teaching a lesson or taking over a class for a few weeks with supervision.
My Favorite Ways To Prepare For A Substitute
Here are some ideas on how to prepare your classroom for a substitute teacher so you can have some peace of mind when you are sick.
Power Standards - What They Are And How To Use Them
Using Power Standards is a great way to determine the most important standards for your classroom. Read more about them in today's post!
How to Write Lesson Plans More Effectively
Many times as teachers we end up trying to plan for a week at a time (maybe two if we are lucky), and rarely have time to consider any sort of long-range planning. If this situation sounds familiar, my advice would be to take time (sooner rather than later) and do a deep dive into your standards.
Helping Students’ Parents Feel Like Partners in Education
It can be hard for teachers and families to get on the same page, but students need to know both families and teachers are on the same team: theirs. How can you make parents become partners with you in their student’s education journey?
8 Ways To Build Authentic Relationships With Students
The relationships I built with my teachers outlasted the lessons I learned, and I believe the same is true for students today. Kids will work harder for teachers they like and who believe in them.