Bring Joy into Your ELA Classroom
Assessment, rigor, data analysis, text complexity: These are the buzzwords in education today. All of this emphasis on accountability can unfortunately make learning dreary and
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TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
Oh, no! It’s back to school, and time for teachers to greet their new students, create routines, complete team builders, and make their classrooms welcoming.
Tips for Teaching on Block Schedule During Distance Learning
Although I’ve taught on a block schedule for 17 years and have many strategies in my teacher toolbox, the pandemic has made me rethink how
Teaching on Block: Make It Amazing With These Easy Tips
When I started teaching, I worked at a school with a 7-period day and 46-minute class periods. I was accustomed to this schedule but then
How to Thrive During Student Teaching (for Teacher Interns AND Mentor Teachers)
Student Teaching…it’s an essential element of every college teaching program and an important experience for both the mentor teacher and the pre-service teacher! For student
End of the Year Survival – Choose Your Battles
As the school year comes closer to an end, teachers and students are tired. The end of the year is in sight but there are
Helpful Tips for Improving Reading Discussion
As many English teachers know, it can be difficult to stop being the leader of classroom discussion. We teachers worry that students will not have
Classroom Transformation and Organization
This week we start school, and I’m going to meet my new students. In preparation, I’ve tried to make my classroom inviting and conducive to