I want to spend some time answering a question I get asked a lot about "fitting it all in" to our overly crowded daily classroom schedule. One time, I had to make a blanket schedule for EVERY K-5 teacher in our district. They gave me specific things to include with time frames. For those of you who don't know, I am a systems girl. I can whip up a schedule or put a system in place in no time flat. However, this one was not ... Read the Post...
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5 Things You Should Know About the Science of Reading
I'm noticing a lot of chatter about the Science of Reading. I went through training last summer, and to be honest; I was a bit conflicted. Having my Ed.S in Reading, many things challenged my belief system. Especially the ideas about guided reading instruction! But my policy is always to be open-minded about new learning and NEVER throw away what I feel are best practices! I like to see how the two philosophies are ... Read the Post...
3 Ways to Use Summer to Prep for Next Year
If you’re a teacher, you’re undoubtedly tired of hearing, “It must be nice to have the whole summer off!” The reality of being a teacher is that there is some time off, but not as much as people think! If you want to continue to make ends meet, you might teach summer school. You also end up in meetings and doing professional development. Making the most of your summer is essential, of course, because during the ... Read the Post...
6 Tips to Cope with End of the Year Stress
The end of the year is a whirlwind of students wanting to get caught up, teachers trying to fit in those last-minute lessons, state testing wraps up, field trips, and more! However, we can't let the end of the year stress get the best of us! This time of year can be extremely tiring, but there are ways to cope with the end of the year stress that should be mandatory. Tip 1: Start a Morning Routine If you are ... Read the Post...
