Teaching, Creating & Inspiring Teachers
Dear Teacher Friend, I am so happy you are here today, being my teacher friend will be fun and I got your back if you need help throughout your school year. First I want to promise you 2 things. First, when you are having a day that makes you feel like you won’t get through this, you will… I promise… Read More
Back to school night means time for parents and students to meet the teacher, share important classroom information, introduce the curriculum, and make families feel welcome! It shouldn’t have to be stressful, however. You have enough going on at the start of the school year than to spend hours on your open house. For Meet the Teacher: Creating an inviting… Read More
Did you know summer time is one of the best opportunities for your kids to continue to grow and learn. Of course summer time is a great time for kids to relax, have fun and play a lot. However we want to avoid the summer slide and I will share some easy and fun summer activity ideas to keep your… Read More
Building special relationships with parents and guardians is very important and one way is communicating effectively. Sending Communication Newsletters is a resourceful way to communicate about all the wonderful things that are happening in your classroom. The time it takes to contact parents can be overwhelming, but an effective alternative is using digital newsletters and monthly calendars in your classroom. These… Read More
Who says jeans and inspirational teacher shirts can’t make for the perfect teaching outfit? My favorite day of the school week has always been spirit day or jeans day! So the past two years I have been creating my favorite themed shirts that are both fun and inspirational. You will love wearing your comfy cute jeans with the perfect teacher… Read More
One thing I encourage my students to do outside of class daily is read! Studies show that even reading twenty minutes a day can drastically improve reading comprehension and even raise standardized test scores. Plus, reading independently helps our students enjoy reading more by focusing on texts that they love! Whether your students are reading informational or narrative texts, there… Read More
Kids love being the expert of all things. So why not have them be the expert of your class, grade level, and you as a teacher! Yes, you heard me. Let them take all that they have learned and be an expert to share advice for future students who will be coming to your class next year. Over the years… Read More
Spring is almost here, and it’s time to spruce up your teacher wardrobe with Amazon Teacher Outfits on a Budget. These teacher spring trends will have you ready for anything whether it’s testing, daily classroom activities, field day, or parent teacher conferences! Just like you update your bulletin boards for spring, update your fashion style. From head to toe, these latest… Read More
Chances are you have students at various reading levels in your classroom. There are students reading at grade level, students who are reading far above grade level, and students who are struggling to comprehend classroom texts. Regardless of reading levels, the strategies that promote reading comprehension skills can be used with any text. Using these skills and strategies in your… Read More
Growth mindset may seem like the latest catch phrase in education, but it’s changing the way my students think about learning and their own self worth in the classroom. Teaching growth mindset to elementary students can help them change from a fixed mindset of “I can’t” to a positive self confident “I can” attitude. Positive Language Teaching Growth mindset is… Read More
Old school memorization of spelling words and regurgitation on spelling tests is no longer the only way spelling is taught in schools. Teaching students the why and practicing word work and spelling in different ways to keep them engaged will help them develop stronger vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. I believe strongly in keeping the students engaged and having fun word… Read More
Did someone say book club? Few things excite me more than having motivated readers in my classroom that want to gather and talk about what they’re reading. Don’t think book clubs are just for your overachieving bookworms, however. Getting book clubs started in your classroom can benefit all of your students, from the reluctant reader to the one that lives… Read More
Have you ever wanted to know what the Top Amazon Teacher Must Have Resources are? I am so excited to share with you the best resources and tools to make your life as a teacher easier! I am often asked by new teachers and friends what are things that I would want to have in my classroom. I was asked… Read More
Did you mention teaching Poetry Writing? Introducing and teaching poetry writing is possibly one of my favorite genres to teach. I adore seeing how my students grow as poets during our time learning and writing poetry. Have you been looking for fun ways to incorporate poetry into your curriculum. Poetry is a great idea for students of all ages and it… Read More
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