Getting ready for your teacher interview can be tough. Most interviews are held with a small group or even one on one. A teacher interview can often be with your whole potential grade level along with administration team. I have had my fair share of being on either side of a teacher interview and wanted to share ten questions worth preparing … [Read more...] about How to Be the Most Prepared for a Teacher Interview
3 Unique Ways to Use Word Wall Cards in the Classroom
In classrooms across the world, you can find absolutely gorgeous word walls that add to our students' learning environment. The question becomes, what do you do with all of those beautifully crafted word wall cards? Are your students really using them in their daily learning? Or have they become part of your classroom decor? The truth is if you … [Read more...] about 3 Unique Ways to Use Word Wall Cards in the Classroom
7 Things Your Student Is Really Asking For, But In The Wrong Way
What do our students want? Students want to be recognized as individuals and valued for who they are. Unfortunately, most kids don't come out and ask for what they want. Instead, it is up to us as teachers to read between the lines and give students what they want and need. Students Want Personalized Attention I don't think this comes as any … [Read more...] about 7 Things Your Student Is Really Asking For, But In The Wrong Way
Test Prep in 5 Easy Steps
TEST PREP. This phrase strikes a little bit of fear into the hearts of teachers and students everywhere. Test prep doesn't have to be that way though. It is certain the best test prep is solid instruction throughout the school year, but it seems that no matter what we do, there needs to be a final push to break through barriers that students have … [Read more...] about Test Prep in 5 Easy Steps
Integrating Writing Into Content Areas
Do you integrate writing in your classroom? You should! In the elementary classroom, there is only one way to fit it all in, by integrating subject areas. As a fourth-grade teacher, I integrated writing into every subject nearly every day. This was out of pure necessity, but it also leads to a deeper understanding of the content. Even the most … [Read more...] about Integrating Writing Into Content Areas