Teaching students about character traits is powerful! I just love seeing the lightbulbs go on when students start seeing themselves in character descriptions. Making connections to home (I am responsible when I clean my room) helps students build confidence in themselves and their abilities at home and at school. It’s a great time to be a teacher. The educational thinkers…
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Positive Classroom Community Building
Building a positive classroom community beginning on day one of the new school year is so important. There are different ideas around just how to do this. Some teachers focus on getting-to-know-you ideas while others put more emphasis on routines, rules and expectations. So what is the best way to build community early on? A little bit of both….
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Writer’s Workshop Lessons Beginning a Writing Program
Writer’s workshop lessons do not need to be complicated. Teachers often ask me, “Where do I start with teaching writer’s workshop lessons?” My head swims with ideas! You’ve probably gathered by now that I LOVE teaching literacy; especially writing. I have written before about setting up for writer’s workshop and how the use of author studies is a great way…
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Summer Reading and Learning
Summer will soon be here and what better time to think about some of the books that you might like to read to your class or have as your own little supply of fun books for the car when you go on your own road trip! I’m always surprised that kids or parents tell me they didn’t read too much…
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Earth Day Activities Everyday
Earth Day will be upon us soon and it is a day to celebrate our magnificent Earth. Every day is a blessing and so are the living things that make our Earth spectacular. I try to take time each day to be grateful for things. I find myself being grateful for things in nature the most. This is why I…
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How to Tell if You are in a Teaching Rut (and What to Do About it)
Are you in a teaching rut? You know, you drag yourself out of bed, can’t get enough coffee only to feel tired by noon? By the end of the day, you wonder if you have made a difference at all. You might be feeling like your teaching lacks purpose like it used to. But, it’s the kids, isn’t it? They…
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