Undercover Boss – School Style!

…of the best parts of the blogging community. I enjoy writing about how to have a happy school. I have compiled some of my posts about this topic on a…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…in a book; finding the main idea of articles in Weekly Reader or Scholastic News magazines; reviewing poetic terms (onomatopoeia, alliteration, etc.); finding examples of poetic devices in poems Writing…

Power Reading Workshop and The Daily 5

…book was first intended as supplement to Power Reading Workshop, but then I began learning about the new Common Core State Standards, and realized it could be much more. It…

You Can Put a STOP to Classroom Disruption!

completing a worksheet, or writing in a journal work very well. The task needs to be something students can complete without your help, so review assignments are great for back-up…

Save Time and Paper with Mini ABC Books!

…definitely a collaborative effort! Where to Download These Freebies Both of these ABC Mini Books can be found on Laura’s Best Freebies, a private page on my website that can…

Pay It Forward and Make Someone’s Day!

…students complete it online, they can submit it to you privately the way they would submit any assignment. To learn more about International Pay It Forward Day, you can visit…

How to Cope with a Disrespectful Parent

…this situation. Here’s what she wrote: “The parent of two of my students is being completely inappropriate in her communication with me. She is harassing, called me names, and cussed….

Episode 1: Inspired Teaching Made Easy Intro

Episode 1 Summary What is “inspired teaching,” and how can we find inspiration in our teaching practice? In this introductory episode, I dive into these topics and explain why I…