Are you in tune with your students’ phobias? The fear of snakes, the fear of spiders, the fear of dark places, the fear of small spaces….the fear of reading out…
One of the most frustrating aspects of teaching in today’s world is the cheating epidemic. There’s nothing more irritating than getting halfway through grading a large stack of papers only…
When natural disasters strike, they can leave an entire country – world, even – reeling. Teachers and students can sense the palpable feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and insecurity in the…
Writing is grammar. Grammar is writing. Sure, there are elements of writing that may not be directly related to grammar, such as word choice, citation rules, content, and paragraph organization. Still,…
Teaching reading? ELA teachers are constantly searching for new inspiration. How can we get more students to read? How can we create a warm, inviting literacy culture? How can we…
Prepping for a new school year? Setting goals for your evaluation? Reflecting upon how you can improve your teaching? Problem-solving classroom management issues? Consider making positive parent phone calls a…
This post is the third in a three-part series about engaging middle and high school students in choice reading by running a book club in the classroom. Keep reading to…
This article is the second in a three-part series about how to run classroom book clubs. Part 1 details information about why book club is critical and how to engage…
This post is the first in a three-part series about how to run a book club in your classroom. The second post details how to establish expectations and create a schedule,…
Teaching is a labor of love. It’s not always easy. We pour our hearts and souls into our profession, love kids who need it but don’t always show they appreciate…