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.
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 …
Even in middle school, classroom jobs play an important role in building a sense of community. I am a big advocate of including my students in as many classroom procedures as possible. This is OUR classroom, and I want them to take ownership of it. …
This Ultimate ELA Bundle deal is a great way to expand your ELA teacher toolbox without spending a lot of money. A common challenge for many educators is having a wide range of teaching resources to utilize across different levels of learners and time blocks. …
My classroom is the home away from home for my students and me, so I try to make it as welcoming, inviting, and full of inspiration as possible. A few years ago, I decided to change things up and try DIY bulletin board ideas to …
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