6 Ways to Improve Parent Communication
Most teachers when asked, say that parent communication is one of their weaknesses. It is not that they try…
How to Stay Organized in Upper Elementary
The grading is longer and more intense. The attitudes have officially peaked. How are we expected to get anything…
5 Things to Avoid When Teaching Writing
Teaching writing all day in a departmentalized model comes with its challenges. When focusing on planning for a writing…
7 Writing Ideas for the First Week of School
This post contains an affiliate link The first week of school is usually a blur. We are all settling into…
8 Creative Ways to Keep Children Writing in the Summer
How to Keep Students Writing in the Summer This post contains an affiliate link Summer is filled with beach…
Why You Should Be Teaching Your Students to Self-Edit
When I moved to fifth grade to teach writing in a departmentalized model, I had a vision. I visualized…
5 Tips for Welcoming an ESL Newcomer
Teaching ESL is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. I love when a student that does not…
Five Tips for Teaching Vocabulary in Context
One of the main challenges of teaching reading is knowing whether your students are comprehending the text. Often times,…
Tips for Teaching in a Departmentalized Classroom
After teaching first grade for eight years, I made the switch to fifth three years ago. It…
Creating Little Authors
How can we encourage our students to write?
I’m pretty sure I was born with a pen in my hand. I started writing about the world around…
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