The most wonderful part of teaching is learning. Every day I learn more and more from my STUDENTS. This section of my site features my strategies for connecting and engaging students in the classroom.
Now that the first weeks of school are in the books, principals will begin scheduling classroom observations. On a full-cycle evaluation year, I am observed three times throughout the school year. This includes two scheduled observations and one that is not scheduled in advance. Despite …
I’ve taught 6th graders for roughly 15 years, so while I may not be an expert, I do know a thing or two about building trust and rapport with them. It is a grade level that I love, but 6th grade is NOT for everyone. …
A few years ago, I teamed up with my friend Noelle from Maneuvering the Middle to put together our favorite teaching strategies and class management ideas as middle school teachers. This post offers some ideas for homeroom and advisory suggestions to consider for your classroom. …
When I had the good fortune of teaching 75-fourth graders every day, we started every day a class meeting. It is an excellent strategy when you have minimal class transitions, but it is not something I utilize with my current 7th graders because our middle …
The first day of school always comes with a roller coaster of emotions, from excitement to anxiousness to relief when it is all over! School supplies and room decor are brand new, teachers are excited to implement what they have been working on, and students …
The idea of student engagement and assessment from MINUTE ONE of DAY ONE, sounds a bit crazy, right? Through my 24 years of teaching, I can tell you that every group of students I have taught is different, but each one has something truly amazing …
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