Parent teacher conferences do not need to be stressful, but for many teachers (and parents, too) they are. Will I say the right things? How do I start the conference?…
So often, students are really familiar with the state they live in and have a general idea about the other 49 states. They may have a little more understanding of…
Introducing new vocabulary skills to students each year is crucial to their success in school. Sometimes it can seem a little overwhelming when trying to decode words and learn new…
ELA is so much fun to teach. Reading short stories, fables, and novels with your class is such an amazing experience. There are so many important skills and concepts that…
There’s a fine line between teaching reading skills and making reading boring and too academic. It’s important for students to love reading for school and for pleasure. Building in free…
Fostering a strong sense of belonging in students is such an important part of our teaching journey. It is something that needs to be cultivated and nurtured right from the…
