How to Regain Your Love of Teaching

…summer! Michelle Pendergast – I changed grades and schools to combat this! Susan Braun – Read some inspiration. Check out some blogs with cool ideas. Find a passion you want…

3 Mindful Classroom Teaching Strategies

…about uncomfortable things really helps students to become better versions of themselves and leads to happier learners. Happier learners are more efficient learners. Check out this link from Edutopia on…

What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher

…year is not the same as who they are at the end. Then, use the chart as a reference tool: Before surprising the class with a special treat, check out…

Celebrate Do Something Nice Day!

…and learn to consider the needs of others! To help your students celebrate, I created this fun FREE printable. Click HERE to download this freebie, and then check out the…

Easy Differentiation with Colored Folders

…envelopes and paper clip the check-off sheet to the front of each stack for easy grading.   Differentiation can be a challenge, but often it sounds a lot scarier than…

Playing the Mystery Skype Game

…at a Catholic school in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She enjoys introducing her young students to global connections through video conferencing, blogging, and global projects. Check out her blog here. …

How to Create a Class Handbook that Rocks!

…you plan to include in YOUR handbook?If you’re short on time, check out my newest teaching resource, a collection of editable files that make it easy to create your own…

How to Track Oral Reading Fluency

…consider how much energy a reader wastes when he or she has to slowly decode every word in a passage. To help my 5th graders improve their oral reading fluency,…