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Do you ever get that feeling of dread when it’s time to teach writing? Do you feel frustrated with sloppy handwriting, lack of creativity and the same old boring writing from your students? If that feels like you, I’ll let you in on my secret. Balanced literacy is your ticket to creating first grade writers. What Is Balanced Literacy? In… Read More
Are you a new teacher that needs some help getting started in the fall? Maybe you’re a veteran that just wants some inspiration? Here’s a summer book list for teachers that will inspire you for back to school. 1. The Cornerstone You got the call! The one you’ve been waiting for telling you that you’ve been hired as a brand… Read More
Uncertainty is hanging in the air and every teacher is wondering what should be on their summer to do list. How do you prepare when you don’t know what school will look like in the fall? If your school is like mine, no decisions have been made, but teachers still want to plan ahead. Teachers are planners. We like… Read More
So, you’re sitting on your couch scrolling through Instagram or Facebook and everybody is talking about Boom Cards! Are you wondering what they are? Boom cards are my new favorite digital tool in my classroom! Let me tell you why…. What Are Boom Cards? When I think of boom cards, I think of a task card….only digital! Boom cards are… Read More
We all know that too much screen time isn’t good for students. But due to the recent quarantine, teachers and parents are finding themselves using more and more digital resources for kids. But how do you know which online activities are the best for young children and where do you find them? What makes a digital resource good for kids?… Read More
A few weeks ago I found myself, along with the rest of the teachers in the the United States, thrust into the world of distance learning. I’ve been a teacher for 32 years and have seen pretty much everything you can imagine in elementary education. But this was a first! I can definitely say I never imagined teaching my students… Read More
