I’m guessing since you clicked on this post, you have been pondering a version of the questions asked in the title. Turns out the answer to those questions aren’t a simple yes or no. Assigning homework to your students will […]
Top 10 Teacher Must-Haves (Not Supplies!)
Is it really that time? I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready for that 5:30 am alarm to ring. I love my job, but I really HATE getting up early! However, there is something that gets me in […]
Planning a Preschool Promotion Celebration: A Comprehensive Guide
I’m down to the last couple of weeks of school until summer! And grade promotion celebrations are coming up. With those on my mind, I thought it a great time to share preschool promotion celebration ideas, including songs, decorations, food, […]
5 Ideas to Send Home to Parents to Prevent the Summer Slide
Looking at recent articles and research, it seems that opinions are mixed on if the summer slide is real or if it just feels that way because of the children that start school with learning gaps already in place (Staake, […]
5 Simple Steps to Start a Staff Book Club at Your School
Last week I shared How to Build Relationships in the Workplace and one of the ways I suggested was to start a staff book club. So, this week, I am focusing on the details of how to do that. Step […]
How to Build Relationships in the Workplace
As the school year is nearing its end, it’s a great time to start thinking ahead to what you may envision for next year. One thing that comes to mind is the type of working environment you have at school. […]
9 Ways You Can Take a Stand Against Book Banning
Last week I posted about How to Get Your Students Excited About Reading! and I brought up the topic of book banning. I want to elaborate a little more on that this week. In November, I attended YALL Fest, a […]
What Will Stick? A Guide to Hanging Items in the Classroom
Have you ever taped something to your classroom wall and within a couple hours it has fallen to the ground? Or you have to keep rehanging the same poster day after day? That used to happen to me, and items […]
Dry Erase Markers Ranked: Worst to Best
Last week I posted about How to Select the BEST Whiteboards for Students. If you missed it, be sure to check it out! So, it’s only fitting that this week I delve into dry erase markers. And just like with […]
How to Select the Best Student Whiteboards
Individual student whiteboards are a must-have, especially in an elementary classroom! They have unlimited uses and will be used every single day. Some uses include solving a math problem and holding it up to compare with the class, writing words, […]