6 Tips for Better Sub Plans
Let’s face it. Sub plans can be a real pain. You feel miserable or have somewhere else you need to be; instead, you must write
Overcoming a Fear of Failure: Growth Mindset in Action
Just recently, I talked about self-love, self-worth, and avoiding self-doubt. But today, I wanted to talk about failure, specifically a fear of failure. This blog
Assertiveness & Self Love: Teaching Values to Kids
I saw something pretty incredible on Saturday night. It was stunning, beautiful, and fun, and crazy. And it was inspiring. It was Taylor Swift in
A Simple Guide to Classroom Setup at Sixth Grade
By mid to late July every year, I can’t wait to go back to school to get my classroom setup. I miss grading papers. I
Differentiation and the Brain: Chapter 3 – Curriculum
I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately. One book I’ve been reading with my Tools for Teaching Teens Team is Differentiation and the Brain. It
Fabulous Young Adult Books to Read to Know Your Students
You can know much about someone by what they choose to read in their free time. Someone who loves horror stories is probably more likely
Why I Made My Daughter Complete Standardized Testing
I have never been skydiving, so if I were to argue about the potential harm from skydiving, I would be highly criticized by those who
Pi Day Math Activities: Bringing Fun to the Classroom
As this Saturday approaches one of the most epic math days approaches. Of course, I am speaking about Pi Day on March 14. This year
Formative Assessments are Easy with Response Cards
Formative assessments, such as response cards, are a range of formal and informal assessments. Teachers use them during the learning process in order to determine
Why I’m Leaving My Job Mid-Year: My Reasons for Quitting
I did it today. I took the leap. I’m leaving my job in the middle of the year, and here are my reasons for quitting.
Differentiated Math Practice For Thanksgiving Leaves One Thankful
Thanksgiving day is quickly approaching, a time for discussing the history of the holiday and the meaning of thankfulness. It also means many kids and
A Seating Chart Strategy to Increase Impact in the Classroom
I want to discuss seating charts, but first let’s start with some definitions. Heterogeneous is to be diverse in character or content while homogeneous is
