Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden, One Book that Warms the Teacher’s Soul
It's hard to believe we're already talking about and thinking about Back to School, but alas, some of our colleagues are back in full swing already. Their gardens are all…
How to Use Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day to Teach Reading Skills
An all time classic, Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day celebrates it's 50th birthday this year. This timeless tale by Judith Viorst is perfect for the…
How to Help Readers Blossom and Grow with Author Studies
Author studies help students form lasting memories with their teachers, and students simply love talking about common books they've experienced. It is through these discussions that they learn life lessons,…
How to Teach Making Comparisons with a Hands-On Approach Kids Enjoy
Making comparisons is a common skills for several grade levels, and let's be honest. Using a Venn Diagram over and over again loses it's pizazz. Instead, I'd like to share…
Back to School Literacy Resources You Can Have for FREE
It's Back to School time, but it's anything BUT a normal beginning. With a long to-do list, I thought I'd share fun back to school activities for community building and…
5 Ways to Build Positive Relationships Starting with Day One
As the new year begins, one of the most important things we can do to help make it a great year is to build positive relationships with each child. Without…
10+ Books for Back to School that Build Positive Traits
Ahhhh...the first week of school. You have your LONG list of to-dos you needed to complete during your work week, and naturally, your week is filled with trainings, faculty meetings,…
10 Amazing Classroom Decor Ideas for an Appealing Classroom Space
Pinterest is certainly buzzing with pins galore, and we teachers are spending our free time scanning those pins for the perfect classroom decor for back to school prep. We're searching…
Dollar Store Hacks and How I Use Them
I had a few hours to kill the other day, and when you're a teacher, what better way to kill time is there than wandering through the Dollar Store. Every…
The Research on Parent Involvement and Why It Matters
High parental involvement can be nothing but positive. Henderson and Berla (1994) reviewed and analyzed eighty-five studies that documented the comprehensive benefits of parent involvement in children's education. Here is…
