Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

…that celebrities and comedians like to paint a picture of students using number parts and number lines as adults, (ahem–Stephen Colbert) and I laugh right along with them…because using those…

Math is More Than a Numbers Game

…to read and understand the language of mathematics than on the ability to perform mathematics computation. In other words … Math is more than a numbers game. Years ago, standardized…

Solving the Hand Raising Problem

…that receives a large number of responses, I’ll compile the best answers to create a helpful blog post. That way your great ideas won’t get lost in Facebook land!  …

15 Super Gifts for Student Teachers!

Days of School. Sandra Revie – When I student taught I got a canvas bag with my name and year on it, plus it had each students’ hand print on…

How to Create a Class Handbook that Rocks!

…first day activities. It might take you a week to go through the whole handbook, but at least they will remember the information! Allow a few days for parents to…

How to Cope with a Disrespectful Parent

…witnesses and documentation of your earnest, repeated efforts to resolve the situation.   Flashback to My Early Teaching Days Reading Lynn’s question and the advice from other teachers reminded me…