Would you like a list of all of the lessons that your students will need this year during writing? This free guide is packed with specific lesson ideas for narrative, opinion and informational writing.
Writing workshop is my jam! Teaching writing shouldn’t feel like a chore. In these articles, you will find helpful strategies for mini lessons, writing conferences, editing, grading, and so much more.
Did you know that students who fall behind in reading rarely catch up? Studies have shown that a student’s first grade reading level is a good predictor of their reading achievement through high school. As students with poor reading skills fall farther behind, they...
Do you struggle with engaging your students in the content you are working on? I can help! Over the past few years, I’ve created a new line of games for your classroom. BalloonPop™ is a fun, no-prep digital review game that you can use in your classroom today....
Are your students getting tired of preparing for their tests? I know my son sure is. There comes a point in time where students (and teachers. AND parents) are just over talking about and prepping for testing. We have done review after review, quick drills, practice...
As students with poor reading skills fall farther behind, they tend to avoid reading, which weakens their skills and compounds the problem.
BalloonPop™ is self-correcting and self-paced. As students play, they are returned to the question to try again after an incorrect answer.
Review is good for students – but only if they are engaged and actively participate. Enter test prep games.
Studies show taking handwritten notes helps the brain move information into long-term memory. How do we get our students to fully understand the benefits of note-taking?
Understanding world history gives students a foundation for understanding today’s societies. So if we know that we should teach world history the next question is, how do we effectively teach this massive subject?
I wanted to take a minute and give an overview of each standard shift and create a hub for you to have quick access to all of my BEST posts.
I found that my students were the most independent and confident in their learning when participating in the right center activities.
Having a relationship of trust and honesty is vital to the success of students. How do you create a culture that helps students to trust?
We have to set clear expectations for our students so they know what we expect them to do. This way there is less confusion on their part and frustration on your part.
At some point, students need to be more independent and take charge of their learning.Enter independent learning.
I can’t wait for these three summer conferences! You don’t want to miss out!
The Whole-Teacher Eclectic-Con is THIS month! Get information on this great PD conference right here!
What can sixth grade teachers expect from the new Florida BEST Standards for math? How do they compare to the MAFS standards?
What can fifth grade teachers expect from the new Florida BEST Standards for math? How do they compare to the MAFS standards?
What can fourth grade teachers expect from the new Florida BEST Standards for math? How do they compare to the MAFS standards?
