Animal research projects are the way to go when it comes to teaching informational writing. Kids LOVE animals and have so much fun learning and writing about them. But teaching writing is hard. I feel ya. My team felt is was especially hard to teach informational writing including the need for conducting research. That's A LOT for a 3rd grader, y'all! After some trial and error, ... Read More about Animal Research Projects
5 Parent Communication Tips
This topic is making me sweat just thinking about it: Parent communication! *shiver* I'm entering my 9th year of teaching, but communicating with parents still gives me anxiety. I've dealt with some amazing parents along with the worst of the worst. Here are 5 things to keep in mind when communicating with your students' guardians. Make Positive Contact This is my favorite (and ... Read More about 5 Parent Communication Tips
How I Manage Lesson Planning & Pacing
Topic of the week: Advice for lesson planning and pacing. I'm going to be completely honest - I don't think I knew what a pacing guide was my first year teaching. I definitely did not make my own or even use district guides effectively until at least year 4 or 5. I just followed what my coworkers were doing (and they knew what they were doing, thank goodness!) But, the more you ... Read More about How I Manage Lesson Planning & Pacing
Classroom Organization: Let’s get organized!
Classroom organization can be overwhelming. I get it. A new school year is coming - Let's do our best to organize that classroom for efficiency. Organization is a tough topic because it's different for everyone. What works for me might not work for you, and that's totally okay. You'll have to experiment in order to create systems that work for you. Here's what works for me: Use all the ... Read More about Classroom Organization: Let’s get organized!
Mastering Your Content Knowledge
Whether you are a brand new teacher or a veteran teacher moving to a new grade level or subject area, this post is to encourage you to grow your content knowledge now. This may seem like a no-brainer to you, but it certainly wasn't for me. When I was hired for my first year of teaching, I was hired to teach 2nd grade. Before being hired, I had spent less than 2 weeks in a 2nd grade ... Read More about Mastering Your Content Knowledge
Advice for First Year Teachers
Teaching is hard. Your professors did their best to prepare you, but there's so much to learn that comes with experience. Are you ready for this? The answer is YES! Yes, you are ready for your first year of teaching. However, confidence and preparation are key.Join me for a summer learning series to build your confidence as you prepare for your first year of teaching. Based on your input, I ... Read More about Advice for First Year Teachers
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