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…

Losing your hair trying to manage teaching a hybrid class? This year has been extremely difficult on all of us and now as teachers we are having to learn a new teaching style – and quickly. Wondering how to get a handle on juggling two classes simultaneously?… Keep Reading…

Stressed out and having to do parent teacher conferences?  Me too!   In this podcast episode I’m discussing the 6 steps I use to help with organizing my parent teacher conferences to be informative and helpful to families. I’m sharing my exact agenda for parent teacher… Keep Reading…