It is that time of the year when we need to start thinking about how to declutter the classroom. After this past year it’s a great idea to declutter and start next year fresh and new. I especially love the feeling when things are organized and… Keep Reading…

Need some inspiration for how to teach a narrative writing lesson? Today’s episode is an invitation into an actual, real lesson with myself and my online second grade class as we create a tree map plan of a fiction story. Teaching writing can be incredibly difficult… Keep Reading…

Struggling with how to teach writing? Today I’m peeling back the doors of my classroom to give you an inside look at an actual expository writing lesson I gave my students. In this episode, we talk about…Many teachers often struggle with writingAn actual recording taken from… Keep Reading…

Planning for the next school year now can help alleviate a lot of back to school stress. Yes, it is a little early but the weeks go by quick and no one wants to spend all summer putting together their classroom and planning! Especially given how… Keep Reading…

Want to get started with mentor texts but struggling with choosing ones that will work for your classroom? My top tip for choosing the right mentor text is to focus on what you want your students to learn.   You can find lots of free mentor texts… Keep Reading…

Stuck in never ending online digital grading?  There is an easier way!  Today I’m sharing 4 tips with you to have more efficient digital grading  – especially if you are using Google Classroom as your online teaching platform.  You will learn to reduce the amount… Keep Reading…