Your first year of teaching can be full of struggles and stress, but it doesn't have to be. In this blog post, I will be covering five topics every new teacher should think about before their school year starts. With these tips for first year teachers you can be prepared for your school year and ready to move forward with your students. Teaching … [Read more...] about 5 Things Every First Year Teacher Should Consider
How to Recognize Teacher Burnout and What To Do
Teacher burnout is a real thing and it can change the way you feel about the classroom. In this post, I will be sharing tips for dealing with the stress in a productive way and signs to watch for. Types of Teacher Burnout Teacher burnout is often spoken about as one all-consuming beast that affects every teacher in the same way. The truth is that … [Read more...] about How to Recognize Teacher Burnout and What To Do
Last Week of Texas History
You have almost made it to the end of the school year, but what do you do the last week of Texas History? In this post, I will provide ideas for making the most of the last few days of Texas History by filling it with engaging review of the learning from throughout the school year. Now, let's be honest. Odds are you have had to skimp a little … [Read more...] about Last Week of Texas History
Teaching the Texas Government
Teaching the Texas Government unit of Texas History can be hard when you don't have the right resources. Check out this blog post with ideas and materials for engaging students in their learning about the Government of Texas. Learning About the Texas Government When it comes to learning about the Texas Government I like to dive right in by … [Read more...] about Teaching the Texas Government
When Cooperative Learning Goes Wrong
Cooperative learning is wonderful, but what do you do when cooperative learning goes wrong? When students are working together in cooperative groups there are a number of things that can go wrong, but when you know how to prevent and deal with issues as they arise cooperative learning strategies can be a powerful part of your classroom … [Read more...] about When Cooperative Learning Goes Wrong