Elementary teachers looking for lesson plans and activities for Beautifully Me will love this post. It includes resource recommendations, information about the book, and teaching ideas. You will have what you need to plan your next interactive read aloud lesson. With themes of self-esteem, teasing and positive body image, this Beautifully Me picture book by … Read more
There’s no secret that one of the most challenging and time-consuming subjects to assess can be writing. Many teachers dread grading a pile of writing pieces at the end of a long writing assignment. The good news is there are ways to work smarter, not harder, when assessing writing skills! Below are 8 helpful tips … Read more
Oral language is an often forgotten about the aspect of our classrooms. Students cannot write what they cannot say. We build strong readers and writers through our oral language work. Dialogues about learning, classroom systems such as think-pair-share, and routines for talking in complete sentences all help students develop the oral language skills they need. … Read more
There are tons of different types of instructional strategies for teaching elementary math, but which is the most effective one that maximizes student engagement, deepens student understanding, and boosts standardized test scores? This blog post will explore the different types of instructional strategies for teaching math to help you determine which one will work best … Read more
If you tried to launch Guided Math Workshop in your classroom in the past and it failed, then you likely stumbled on one of the eight challenges below. This blog post will help you identify and plan for problems and relaunch it successfully so you can create a math block you are proud of! Read … Read more
Classroom calming corners are a great tool to add to your classroom management and SEL toolboxes. This quiet area in your classroom has the power to transform the way your students de-escalate. It also improves your classroom learning environment as a whole. If you want to learn how to create an calming corner in your … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you teacher first grade or fifth grade, when a kid’s birthday rolls around it’s a big deal to them. In many places, the days of bringing in cupcakes to share with the class are over with, but it is nice to acknowledge their special day in a small way. This post … Read more
Whether you’re a student teaching and writing your first teacher resume with no experience, or if you’re a teacher looking to update your resume as you look for new jobs, crafting the ideal resume isn’t easy. From ensuring everything fits nicely on the page, to making sure you remember to include everything you need, it … Read more
Throughout the school year, you’ll want to capture snapshots of your students’ current writing abilities so that you can design lessons based on their needs. Benchmark writing assessments are a great tool to help you do this! You can learn all about what benchmark writing assessments are, why they are important, and how to use … Read more
When talking with other elementary teachers, I have heard a lot of rumors and misconceptions about Math Workshop and Guided Math. These myths have prevented many educators from taking the leap from traditional math teaching to powerful, differentiated math instruction that can change the trajectory of their students’ future success with math. This blog post … Read more