Classroom Organization with Colors Eases Anxiety and Creates Time
Classroom organization can be a struggle for many people. I know when I was completing my student teaching and just had papers to manage, I
Classroom Management
6 Ideas for Building Positive Classroom Culture Throughout the Year
Establishing a positive classroom culture can be a tricky endeavor. You want your classroom to be a warm and inviting place for students to feel
9 Tips for the Best Sub Plans
I still remember the day I came back to my classroom after being out and realized almost nothing had gone the way I planned. I
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 and begin my classroom setup. I miss grading papers. I
Differentiation and the Brain and Why Curriculum Matters More Than Ever
There is a moment every teacher knows well: You’ve planned a lesson you feel good about. You deliver it clearly, yet you still see wildly
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.
Differentiated Activities that Help Students Learn
There was always a point during the school year when I could feel the gap between my students growing wider. Some of my students finished
A Highly Effective Classroom Seating Arrangement
If we had to rank our teacher tasks from top favorite to our least, many of us would probably be placing seating charts towards the