Helping Teachers Inspire Learners
The best way to welcome a new school year is through connection and a welcoming environment. Alongside these important things is the use of quality children’s books that will help you smooth the transition back to school in a way that helps students relate and connect. Here are 5 best read-aloud books for back to school that you will want…
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Teachers are often regarded as holders of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration. Yet, behind the confident demeanor many teachers (especially newer teachers) experience “Teacher Imposter Syndrome.” I remember this internal struggle well when I first started out and even when I began helping teachers in a new role later in my career. Imposter syndrome is not unique to teaching. It is…
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From the moment a child first grips a crayon and scribbles on a piece of paper, the journey of early writing development begins. This exciting and pivotal phase lays the foundation for a child’s future literacy skills and paves the way for their ability to communicate effectively. Teaching writing can be tricky but it doesn’t have to be if you…
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Build vocabulary with photo of the day and increase reading comprehension skills! Using photos from various seasons, activities, or items reflective of the topic, help students make connections to new information as they read. Why Use a Photo a Day? There are many ways to incorporate real-life photos into your classroom. Students love looking at visuals and especially love them…
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Learning about the earth through teaching environmental science in the classroom helps students to become more aware of their environment. It also helps them to understand how important it is to take care of the environment. The Time is Now It is never too early to start teaching children about the environment. Very young children begin their life with a…
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Reading comprehension is about reading for meaning. When children are interested in the topic or story that they are reading, they are more likely to engage with the text more deeply. Beginning Readers and Reading Comprehension We know that children that are first learning to read need to focus on decoding in order to “crack the code”. But that is…
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