The most annoying thing about recording videos There is nothing worse than being on a conference call and recording a distance learning video, doing a live lesson, a pre-record lesson, a Zoom meeting, a staff meeting, whatever it may be, and then all of a sudden, you hear that sweet baby crying, or your neighbors […]
10 first day tips for teachers
Have you ever wondered how teachers make it through the first day of school? Especially my fellow elementary teachers who deal with every emotion from joy to sheer panic at least once an hour. I know not every grade level needs the same things on that first long, joyful, emotional day back, but I think […]
First-Year Teacher Must-Dos
Most “Veteran” teachers think back on their first year and cringe. There is just so much learning that happens your first year of teaching, and most of it is just plain overwhelming. That doesn’t mean it isn’t also wonderful, joyful, and fun! Looking back on my first year, there are some things I wish someone […]
Consistency with Classroom Management
Now that you’ve got your classroom expectations set from our classroom management e mail series, let’s get into the tough stuff…following through. In my not-so-humble opinion, following through and consistency is the hardest part about strong classroom management and what’s missing from many classrooms that are a bit of a hot-mess! I’ve got a few […]
Comparing yourself to other Teachers
Are you a new or veteran teacher who struggles with the comparison game? Does your heart drop when your students talk about how much they loved their old teacher? Are you feeling inadequate? I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. Comparing yourself to other teachers can be dangerous, but it’s totally normal. Social […]
Messy Classroom Desk Solution
Are you looking for a messy classroom desk solution? I always tell my kids that teachers have superpowers and can always spot the kids with messy rooms at home? Why…because their desk is a hot mess!!! You know it’s true! I’ve tried a lot of things over the years and have a few solutions to […]
Close Reading: Text Dependent Questions
Using text-dependent questions with close reading has been eye-opening for me because previously, we were taught to front-load everything and activate students’ schema to increase their engagement. As teachers, we’re now strongly encouraged to ask questions that force our students to delve into the text and provide evidence for their answer. I’ve created a 5-part […]
Earth Day in the Elementary Classroom
It’s so important to teach our students about caring for the Earth. I love that Earth Day encourages it, but it’s something we can do with our students the entire school year. I am going to share a few of my favorite “Protecting Mother Nature” books and some activities that you can do in your […]
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