Hula hoops, bean bags, and a room full of children. What does your mind go to? Is it missing addends? Probably not! If you didn’t go to unknown addends, I want you to visualize teaching this complex concept to your students. What does it look like? What does it sound like? How many students master this skill by the time… Read More
Have you ever thought about letting your student’s take over the classroom? I’m talking about giving them (almost) full reign and allowing them to be in charge of their learning. Do you think that sounds absolutely absurd? Well, before you go running for the hills, let me tell you why this idea is actually pretty impactful for student achievement AND… Read More
Does your guided reading table need a fun refresh? When students come to the table for small group time, they know they’re in for some super exciting learning going on! This is a serious time where students can make exponential growth because the instruction is specifically tailored to their needs. However, learning serious skills doesn’t have to be boring! I’m… Read More
Teacher burnout is real and sometimes it’s hard to avoid it. Even more now than ever, it seems there’s less and less reasons to stay committed. However, as educators, it’s just as hard to walk away from such an important profession that we’re so passionate about. So how do we stay balanced and avoid teacher burnout? First, we find our… Read More
Teaching about small moments can greatly improve students’ writing. You may be asking what is a “small moment” and how does it relate to writing? Small moment stories are when authors write about important events from their lives. When it comes to personal narrative writing, it helps students to pivot making a list of things they did and instead begin… Read More
It’s almost that time…. Parent-teacher conferences! Cue the stress and anxiety. But wait… it doesn’t have to be stressful! Below you’ll read 10 must know tips to help you totally rock EVERY SINGLE conference. Prep ALL the Things Tip number one is one to help keep things running smoothly. Make sure you have everything printed, copied, organized, and in order… Read More
