September 17th is Constitution Day, and it’s a great time to integrate social studies into your literacy lessons. I discovered two outstanding informational text books to read and discuss with
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Read moreTime management was one of the most difficult aspects of classroom management for me. I loved having my students actively engaged in a
Read moreFree Tips and Strategies plus a Giveaway!
Monday, August 21st News Flash! The contest described in this blog post is now over and the
Read moreMy first year of teaching was extremely challenging, but I learned from my mistakes and persevered. I’ve now been teaching for over 30 years, and I love this profession! That’s why I want to share a few tips that might help new
Read moreHow can you transform almost any assignment into an adventure? Use foldables! Foldables are so much fun to make, and when students create their own, they seem to take more pride in their work. One type of
Read moreWhy We Shouldn’t Praise Kids for Being Smart … and How to Use Praise Effectively
Caring teachers are lavish in their praise; they know
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