Last week I posted about homework in Should I Assign Homework? Is it Even Worth it? In it, I describe how to make homework beneficial for your students. One of the ways I discuss is differentiating homework. When you differentiate […]
Should I Assign Homework? Is it Even Worth It?
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 […]
8 Short & Engaging Videos for Teaching Classroom Expectations
At the beginning of every new school year it is imperative to teach your school’s and classroom’s expectations to your students. This will be the foundation for how your classroom runs during the course of the school year. It is […]
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 […]
Summer Reading: Teacher’s Edition Part 3
It’s the last week of school here in the lowcountry! Summer, here we come! In the summer is the best time to do some reading. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes as well as one of my favorite ways […]
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. […]
A Dozen Egg-straordinary Ways to Use Plastic Eggs
Easter is only a couple of weeks away! Around this time you can find plastic eggs a-plenty! And right after Easter, you can grab them discounted at many stores. And with these eggs, egg-straordinary activities can be created for your […]