After many years of teaching in the primary grades, I’ve come to the conclusion that guided reading can be as easy or as complicated as you want to make it. In my quest to take back my free time I have turned a critical eye… Keep Reading…
How to Host a Sight Word Parent Night
When I first started teaching first graders one of my most commonly asked questions by their parents was how to help their child at home. My answer was always to practice sight words and read books. A great way to encourage this is to host… Keep Reading…
The Benefits of Coloring in Class
Lately it seems more and more teachers are becoming afraid of being caught providing activities to their students that seem to have little or no educational value. Today’s classrooms have become all about academics and getting students reading and writing before they can walk (not… Keep Reading…
10 Easy and Affordable Christmas Gifts for Parents
It’s crunch time! The time of year with report cards, parent conferences and holidays all mixed together. Are you racking your head for something to have your students create for their parent gift this year that won’t take a ton of time but will… Keep Reading…
6 Reasons to Declutter and Stop Being a Teacher Hoarder
It’s that time of year to begin reflecting on our classroom practices and what we can do to improve upon the next year. Re-tweak our classroom management style, read some professional development books on becoming a better writing teacher, or rethink how we are managing… Keep Reading…
