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.
I will be the first to admit that my lessons often ran over - and I didn’t give my students enough time to process what they had learned. I am a talker by nature, for better or for worse. I tried using formative assessments like a five finger check or having students...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love that there is no pressure or expectations other than just being together. (Okay, perhaps just in my family, but none of us is competing for Top Chef either.) For me, Thanksgiving is a time to slow down and focus on your...
I have always been fascinated by people. I love talking to people and learning about their culture. Most students also find it interesting to learn about other countries and cultures. Teaching your class about Native Americans can be a unit that everyone enjoys. But...
My teacher friend introduced me to exit tickets. Instead of a general check-in with students deciding how well they understood the lesson, the tickets had just a few targeted questions – no more than 3 – that hit the core concepts.
For me, Thanksgiving is a time to slow down and focus on your blessings. To capitalize on this, I made Thankful Turkeys to help my students reflect on what they had to be thankful for.
Teaching your class about Native Americans can be a unit that everyone enjoys. But when was the last time you examined your unit and updated it?
COVID-19 has changed the way every teacher approaches education. We’ve had to quickly pivot our lives from in-person education to technology-based learning. This week, I want to look at how we can celebrate the end of the school year with the teachers we know and love.
Boom Cards are digital, self-checking, interactive task cards that you can use in your classroom any time. Here are some reasons I’m a Boom Card convert!
How do we celebrate this school year ending from our computers? Here are some ideas for you!
In a very short amount of time, COVID-19 has changed the way we educate students. With the novelty of E-Learning quickly wearing off, how do we help our students while we teach them from home?
Have you tried Secret Picture Tile activities yet? They are a low-prep, easy-to-use resource that can be used in multiple ways!
This week, I want to focus on something that I never considered until it affected my family: test formats and learning disabilities. Are my assessments accessible to all of my students?
Let’s discuss strategies to use for the different types of test questions students may see on tests – both classroom assessments and standardized tests.
I finally figured out that being smart doesn’t necessarily mean you understand how to take a test. What are test-taking strategies that my students need to know?
Like many teachers, I don’t believe in “teaching to the test.” At the same time, knowing what to expect on the test is important to calm students’ nerves. What should teachers focus on?
To make students stop and think about current events as history, I designed Documenting History: Creating a Primary Source. This independent project integrates social studies, ELA, and 21st skills. It would work well in both a traditional classroom or in distance learning.
My son has used Google Classroom for a few years now and knows the ins and outs of it. We recorded a video of what Google Classroom looks like from a student’s perspective.
Reviewing for ELA standardized testing can be boring. I wanted my students to enjoy test prep. My favorite way to practice skills is through gameplay.
