How to Help Kids Manage Testing Anxiety
Even the best students get testing anxiety. They want to do well, so they get in their own heads whenever they have to take a test. This is one reason why state-mandated tests aren’t a…
You’re the Teacher… Not the Curriculum
I cannot stand when I hear of teachers being forced to use a curriculum from front to back, as is. Because if you’re like me, you’ve used curriculum that feels rigid or overwhelming, or just…
5 Things To Do During Back to School So The Rest of the Year is Successful
The start of the school year can be filled with excitement, nerves, and endless to-do lists. To set the tone for a great year ahead, here are five things you should do during back-to-school season. …
Knowledge of Sentence Structure Helps Improve Reading Comprehension
When kids are reading, it's not just about reciting words. It's about understanding how those words come together to create meaning. For our readers, comprehending the structure of a sentence is a crucial skill that…
3 Activities to Help You Teach During the Holidays
December can be a crazy time because kids and teachers alike are ready for winter break. You want to lean into the holiday magic but also want to continue the routines of learning that took…
5 Classroom Management Strategies For Whole Group Math and Literacy Activities
Do you feel like pulling your hair out when doing whole group math and literacy activities? It’s time to implement some classroom management strategies that will make your math activities and games engaging and fun.…
5 Things To Do During Back-to-School to Help Your Classroom Management All Year
It’s crucial to have a plan for classroom management during back-to-school season. A well-managed classroom sets the tone for a productive and fun learning environment, where our students can grow both academically and socially. Today…
Ideas for Teaching the 5 Types of Context Clues
Context clues instruction is something that should be taught all year. Kids need lots of practice not only identifying the different types of context clues but knowing how to figure out word meanings within a…
Easy Things to Assign For Substitute Teacher Lesson Plans
One of the reasons it’s difficult to take days off as a teacher is because of the time it takes to come up with sub plans. Planning for a substitute means you need to have…
How to Get Kids to Read Independently
Let's talk about how to get kids to do real independent reading. Independent reading is an important part of the literacy block. Kids need time to read on their own so they can apply the…