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
Classroom Management
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
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
Effectively Using Response Cards for Formative Assessment
Formative assessment is one of the most valuable tools we have as teachers because it gives us real-time insight into how our students are doing.
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