I happen to to think that I went to one of the best teacher preparation colleges in the world. And, my supervising teachers were THE best in the world. However, despite that great foundation, there were so many things that can only be learned through experience. Below are 10
Halloween Resource Round-Up
This ultimate list of Halloween resources is here! We all know that during this time of year our calendars are completely full, and students get oh-so excited about every single holiday that will occur in the next few months. I try to embrace the crazy and enjoy the season.
Daily Instructional Routines
Do you have any topics that you teach and you teach, but you never feel like your students really "get it"? Or, do you have any standards that you never feel like you have time to teach? I'll be the first person to acknowledge that I do. It's just one of those things that comes
Making Digital Learning Fun & Meaningful
As I become more familiar with distance and digital learning, I find myself missing the way I would normally teach. In the classroom, I try to plan interactive and problem based lessons and not focus solely on rote practice or an abundance of time on a computer program.
Even
Supporting Parents & Teaching Your Own Children
My Facebook and Instagram feed has been full of memes related to parents being required to homeschool their own children. I have to say that many of them are spot-on. However, I do think that it's essential for all of us to support and encourage each other. We're all under stress
6 Myths About The Brain
As a teacher, brain research absolutely fascinates me so much that I went back to school for a graduate degree in brain research. There have been so many new developments over the past several years and the implications for teachers are so powerful. However, it's incredibly easy
My Top 8 Back to School Resources for Teachers
Even though I adore everything about summer vacation, I also love back to school time. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE sleeping late, having time to get things done, and the general slower pace of summer, but I can't help but feel a little thrill when I start shopping for school
5 Ways to Avoid the Summer Slide
I absolutely cannot believe that it's time to start thinking about the end of the year. While I am beyond excited about summer vacation, it always makes me so sad to think about the "summer slide" that many of my students will experience. Research shows that students are likely
5 Ideas for Teaching After Testing
I've always enjoyed the time of year after testing and before summer vacation, which for me is about six weeks. It's nice to teach without the stress of the big test hanging over my head. It's also the time of year when I feel like I have a little more flexibility than usual,
5 Ways to Use Flipgrid in the Classroom
There are so many new resources that allow teachers incorporate technology into the classroom that it can be overwhelming at times. I've found that it's best for me to slow down and pick a few things that I want to focus on and learn well. Otherwise, I do a lot of things poorly.
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