Your Guide to Teaching 6th Grade for the First Time
Picture yourself sitting in a staff meeting near the end of the school year when your principal makes an announcement. Next year, you will be
Teacher Organization
The Benefits of Using a Social Studies Curriculum
Have you ever looked up to find your planning time quickly slipping away, while you are 12 tabs deep into Google, Pinterest and TPT trying
9 Back to School Must Haves for Teachers
Starting a new school year is always a mix of excitement, nerves, and a to-do list a mile long. I remember how overwhelming it could
The Perfect Sub Plans: Everything You Need to Get Prepared
Ah, it’s that time of year when germs seem to be lurking around every corner. One minute, you’re feeling fine. The next, you’re waking up
How to Effectively Use Color in the Classroom
If you asked my first year teaching self about the impact of color on my students’ learning, I probably would have given you a generic
Podcast for Teachers: The Teaching Toolbox Podcast
I’m excited to take you on a journey into the world of teacher podcasts. I stumbled upon podcasts quite unexpectedly. You see, I’ve always been
Embracing the Magic of Teaching Routines
Psst! Come here! Let me share with you one of my classroom secrets that has worked wonders for me: teaching routines! Think of our classrooms
Organize and Excel: The Ultimate Teacher Planners for Back-to-School
Can you feel the excitement in the air as the back-to-school season approaches? It’s time to kickstart another amazing academic year with all our organizational
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
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