How to Run Secret Santa Activities in your Classroom
The holidays are the perfect time of year for lessons on gratitude and generosity, holiday cheer, and happiness. One great idea to help spread those
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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
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
Pi Day Station Rotations in the 6th Grade Classroom
Pi Day is one of my favorite days of the year, and it is quickly approaching. On March 14, we get to celebrate Pi Day
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
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 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
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
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.
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.