Team drama is the worst. Teachers work so hard already, and to do that hard work without the trust and support of an awesome team is a shame. And a pain. Hopefully, these five steps will help you avoid or end any teacher drama in your life. Step 1: Lighten Up Easier said than done, I […]
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A teacher I deeply admire once told me that children should be read aloud to at least 6 times a day while at school. She made a point to read aloud a picture book (or two or three), some nonfiction texts, some poetry, and a few pages of a chapter book every single day in her
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Every teacher has heard the inevitable chorus of I’m Done’s! that follows an assignment or activity in an elementary classroom. We all have those so called “fast-finishers.” There are tons of ideas for filling that gap of time between the “I’m Done!” and the class transitioning to the next lesson or activity, but what if
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This past May, I went to my son’s end-of-year class party and it’s been on my mind ever since. I’m not sure why this one stands out so much, because it’s similar to every other class party I’ve attended or held in my own classroom, but something about it just didn’t sit well. Class Party
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Lesson planning is one of my favorite parts of teaching, but a lot can go wrong! Between the lack of (uninterrupted) planning time, the sometimes unclear standards, and the hodgepodge of resources most of us have available, it’s tough to plan lessons that keep kids engaged AND give them the learning experiences that lead to
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It’s normal to have a kid in your class who just drives you nuts. For whatever reason, you can’t find a connection with that kid. You don’t get them, they don’t get you, and you just don’t work well together. I’ve learned that it is essential to find a way to LOVE that kid or
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I almost titled this post “Why I Hate Classroom Jobs.” Because I do. I’ve tried to get classroom jobs going so many times and it always ends the same way. It becomes tedious for me, boring for the kids, and I eventually just stop bothering. But I do think classroom jobs are important and have
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A few years ago, a wonderfully creative and thoughtful friend/co-worker gave me a little box of goodies just before school started. At first glance, I thought the little supply box filled with gum, deodorant, a nail file, and other travel-sized goodies, was simply a cute little gift. A week later, I realized she was a
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Assigning number grades to third graders’ work has always been challenging for me. I want to reward effort and progress, although I know the grade is meant to represent the level of mastery. I want my students to continue pushing themselves, even if they earn straight A’s. In our district, like many others I assume,
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I love the thrill of “back to school” time! Getting ready for a new school year, meeting your new class for the first time, and those first few days of school are so exciting. But launching a new year is a “pay for it now or pay for it later” kind of time. This post is
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