Are you looking for fun and educational field trips in Central Texas to support your Texas History curriculum? Check out this post with field trip ideas for the central Texas region! Often our social studies curriculum gets put on the back burner throughout the year in favor of spending more time on tested subjects. With only so much time … [Read more...] about Texas History Field Trips in Central Texas
Test Prep: How to Torment and Bore Your Class
Test prep is a necessary evil. While I do not in ANY way suggest we should teach to the test I am adamant that we need to prepare our students to do their best. With the current school climate so much is tied to test scores and as teachers, we are judged by our scores. This doesn't seem to be something that will change anytime soon, so we work with … [Read more...] about Test Prep: How to Torment and Bore Your Class
First Chapter Friday Books
Below are the books I have shared in our First Chapter Friday Classes. I hope your learner loved them so much they want to read the rest of the book! All of the links found on this page are Amazon affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and choose to purchase Amazon will give me a tiny commission at no additional cost for you. I use … [Read more...] about First Chapter Friday Books
11 Things to NEVER Say to a Student
As a teacher, it is all too easy to say something we don't mean to a student in the heat of the moment. In this post, I will examine 11 things you should NEVER say to a student in order to protect their social-emotional well being. Our students are carrying way more emotions than ever, and it is our responsibility as their teachers to help them … [Read more...] about 11 Things to NEVER Say to a Student
Classroom Party Games to Keep Things Funny
A classroom party can be a fun time for you and your students to enjoy one another's company. It can also seem daunting to plan a party where everyone can have a good time without stressing yourself out. In recent years, classroom parties have made a move away from the endless food buffet and towards a time when students can have fun and be … [Read more...] about Classroom Party Games to Keep Things Funny
