So we talk a lot about teacher self care. Normally we speak of things like getting proper rest, or treating ourselves to a massage. Rarely do we speak of things like…
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So, you’ve set up your room and it looks fabulous. For more tips on making your classroom look fabulous click here. You’ve organized your classroom library, and you’re bulletin boards look…
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Making Insects and Plants Fun My students and I have had so much fun studying insects and plants this quarter that I wanted to share it with all of you. We…
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What is the hidden curriculum? The hidden curriculum is the curriculum we are unaware of. Nevertheless, we teach it everyday. It includes subtle things like how close we stand to other…
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Does Your School Use A Reading Curriculum? Lately my district has been moving away from using a literacy curriculum. In fact, we are discouraged from using a reading basal in our…
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Why Shouldn’t Guided Reading Lessons Be Fun? Guided reading lessons are the cornerstone of my reading instruction. It’s the one time each day when I’m able to meet with my students…
