Whether you’re a new teacher or a grizzled old vet, the first days of school can be hectic. Meetings, surprise… Read more Start Planning that First Week
What I’m REALLY Learning at Grad School
I am currently working on my masters in education. Yes, I am learning lots about the latest and greatest in… Read more What I’m REALLY Learning at Grad School
Actionable Anchor Charts
When you are setting up your classroom at the start of the year, it is tempting to fill those blank… Read more Actionable Anchor Charts
Teacher Stress: It’s a Thing and We Need to Deal With It
A few months back I wrote a post about student stress and how we, the teachers, are causing it. Through… Read more Teacher Stress: It’s a Thing and We Need to Deal With It
Choose Books and Words that Challenge Your Students
Last summer I wrote and published two children’s books. One is entitled The Yucky Ducky and the other is The Mischievous… Read more Choose Books and Words that Challenge Your Students
Summer is Coming – Time to Prepare for Next Year
It’s easy to put off your reflection until August, when you are gearing up for next year. But, by then… Read more Summer is Coming – Time to Prepare for Next Year
A Capital Activity!
Recently, my students and I (yes, I am learning too!) were exploring life in medieval Japan, focusing on a period… Read more A Capital Activity!
More Class Balance Means Less Student Stress
I was talking to my middle school students about their busy lives. Many of my students have a full day… Read more More Class Balance Means Less Student Stress
Deepening Understanding Through Fashion
I was teaching a unit on medieval Japan and we were exploring the lives of Japanese uji, or noble families.… Read more Deepening Understanding Through Fashion
Using Memes to Check Understanding
I was doing a lesson on medieval Japan and I wanted to check student understanding on a particular idea. We… Read more Using Memes to Check Understanding
