It’s that time again. You know what I’m talking about. Everywhere you go, you see school supplies on sale. Dollar bins overflowing with markers, scissors, and notebooks. It can only mean one thing… Back-to-school time!Read More
There is nothing more exciting than getting to know your new students during the first few days and weeks of school! When I think about back to school lesson planning, I am always eager to create lessons that allow me to get to know my students on both personal and academic levels.Read More
Looking to improve students attitudes toward writing? I will show you how to get started with writing warm-ups in your elementary classroom.
When it comes to writing instruction, one of your main goals is to help your students become better writers. However, this is not always an easy task. Many of your students have negative feelings toward writing. They may struggle to come up with ideas, or freeze when they don’t know how to spell a word. Many kids look at a blank piece of paper and feel overwhelmed and intimidated.Read More