Reports of back-to-school plans are starting to trickle in to teachers and families. While it’s good to finally have a plan, these plans are also adding a lot of extra stress on teachers. Whether it is 100% distance learning, a hybrid model, or teaching in-class students AND
Your Guide to Math Manipulatives – Including Distance Learning
When I first started teaching I needed (wanted) all the manipulatives. My mission in life was to have as many math manipulatives as possible. Because more = better. Right?
Not really. I found myself going back to the same manipulatives over and over again, while the others
Distance Learning Self-Reflection
During the school year it's hard to find time to slow down and reflect on instruction and classroom management. Sometimes it feels like self-reflection is just a "bonus" activity or something that can be saved for last-if there's time.
However, self-reflection is a necessary
Using TpT Resources for Distance Learning
Isn't it frustrating when you spend money on something, only to later realize that you won't be able to use it? Just tonight I made my daughter try on a shirt I ordered for her birthday. I got it on sale, so I can't return it. Naturally, it was too small, so I'll end up having to
End of the Year and Distance Learning
There's something about closing out the school year that seems to magnify the stress of distance learning. There are some activities that we can modify for distance learning and other traditions that we may have to let go. In this post, I share two ideas for end of the year
Distance Learning Lesson Plans
Do you feel like planning for distance learning is easier or harder than planning for the traditional classroom? It's certainly a balancing at when you try to meet the needs of your students, their families, and your district expectations. Fortunately, I've found that each week
