One of the most difficult questions I get in my Facebook Group is "How can I keep my students engaged in their centers while working independently?" This one is a little tricky, because it cannot be answered with just one suggestion. Having the 100% engagement can be achieved, but only with the ...
6 Teacher Tips for a Smooth November
The chaos from all the Halloween festivities are subsiding, but we know The Holidays are right around the corner. Here are 6 tips I have to make it a smooth November... 1. Stick to your schedule. Do not stray from your schedule. I know sometimes our schedules can be interrupted, but ...
Habits of Highly Effective Teachers
Good habits are essential to living a healthy fulfilling life. Making a conscious effort to create good habits can be extremely beneficial. As teachers, it is imperative to develop good habits. Doing this will not only allow you to be a highly effective teacher, but will also help to create ...
32 Tips for New First Grade Teachers
Chances are you stumbled across this post because you are either moving to first grade, or you are a new teacher assigned to first grade. Congratulations! You are about to teach the BEST grade ever! You will see many of your students coming in as kindergarten graduates just beginning to read, and ...
Dear First Year Teacher Self…
Welcome first-year teachers! My guess is that you are more than excited to start your first year of teaching. This year is going to be great. You are going to learn more this year than your entire four years of college combined. Before you begin to set up your classroom, organize your lesson ...
