I’ve been using an instant ink program for 5 years now and I can’t imagine what I would do if I had to go back to the old way of buying cartridges. I really feel that using an instant ink program is one of the… Keep Reading…
5 Alternatives to Homework
Are you tired, stressed out, and need alternatives to homework? Assigning homework can sometimes seem like a pointless task. Students that need the practice don’t complete or turn in homework, and students that generally excel complete the homework. Then there’s the decision to make about… Keep Reading…
Easy Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Do you dread trying to get return forms from parents to schedule conferences? Then when you do get them back you need to spend hours looking over first, second, and third choices to schedule time slots. So much wasted time! This year I encourage you to… Keep Reading…
Taking Running Records: The Unofficial Guide
I don’t know about you but I have always been lucky enough that my school district never dictated exactly how I had to do my running records. They only said I had to have them quarterly and report the percentages. Can you say loophole? Because no one but… 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…
