I have just returned from the fiery pits of homework hell! OK, maybe that statement is a tiny bit dramatic! I am, however, currently priding myself on the fact that homework is officially finished for the moment within my … read
If you are looking for teaching tips and perfect classroom ideas, this is not the week! I am still trying to figure out how to squeeze in DRAs, complete progress monitoring, and grade 75-writing journals without schlepping them … read
When parent inventories and questionnaires return from parents those first days of the school year, I am never surprised by the responses, "responds well to positive feedback" or "Kind words will go a long way!" As teachers, … read
As a 6th grade ELA teacher I am always in search of resources that best meet the needs of my 6th grade readers. Each year I reflect on what changes I need to make in order to prepare for this next group of students. What needs … Read
Novel units are a HUGE part of my ELA classroom. I use them for whole class instruction, in small groups, and for independent reading in order to gauge my students’ understanding of a text, as well as encourage them to dig deeper … Read
As a 6th grade teacher, I am always looking for ways to enhance my students' work with spelling and vocabulary. Whether you focus on a weekly spelling list or vocabulary word work, students get bored doing the same tasks each … Read
It has been thrilling to chat with so many teachers that are 1:1 with Chromebooks in their classrooms. The idea of students having access to technology and being able to utilize it throughout their school day is exciting. … Read
