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.
Can we be honest with each other? I always found this part of the school year to be the toughest. Testing season is coming quickly, with the promise of summer at its heels - but still too far away to feel like the end is near. As a teacher, you are stressing over how...
Woo hoo - it’s Spring Break! I have always felt spring break is one of the hardest breaks to get to - January and February just drag. By the time spring break comes around, I am more than ready for a week to relax and recharge before the testing season and end of the...
Writing essays today looks a lot different than it did when I first started teaching. Many states have shifted away from narrative (story) writing to focus more on informational and opinion essays. In Florida, students in fourth grade are expected to write text-based...
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?
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
This switch to fact-based writing in elementary grades is one of the biggest changes I’ve seen since I started teaching.
One of the most frustrating things for both teachers and families is to have a struggling student and not know how to help. In fact, sometimes we don’t even realize a student is struggling!
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?
