I am rounding up some fun earth day activities for the classroom in this blog post. Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22nd around the world in over 190 countries. It’s a great day to inject some fun projects into your lessons… Keep Reading…

In today’s podcast episode Jamie Sears is discussing her new book, How to Love Teaching Again and strategies to help combat teacher burnout. Since leaving the classroom Jamie has founded Not So Wimpy Teacher and has sold millions of copies of her resources from her… Keep Reading…

Are you  looking for the best 1st grade read alouds? Look no further! I have compiled a list of the top 10 read alouds suggested by teachers like you. One of these children’s books are sure to capture the imagination of your young readers.Disclosure: I… Keep Reading…

It’s interviewing season for teachers and that means choosing which grade level to teach. The high number of vacancies means that teachers who are interviewing can have their choice of what job they want. So which grade should you choose?Factors to Consider FirstOne of the… Keep Reading…

Is your class extra talkative or chatty this year and you’re not sure how to deal with it? I think all teachers have had that class – the one where it seems like the students just can’t stop talking. It can be frustrating, but don’t… Keep Reading…

Parent volunteers in the classroom can be quite intimidating – even for the most seasoned teachers. Using parent volunteers has many benefits to your classroom that often outweigh the intimidation factor. Not only do administration usually love when you have parents working as partners, it… Keep Reading…