Okay friends, I have been pushed over the edge with questions about teaching. Every year when summer hits the same ones come up, and every year I bite my tongue. I just have to get it out. I know these questions are asked of all of us, and I would love to hear your witty responses or mundane questions in the comments. Here are my … [Read more...] about 13 Things to NEVER Say to a Teacher
5 Ways to Keep Novelty in the Classroom
The classroom is a wonderful, magical place. With that being said, we have a lot to compete with. Most likely, your students are overstimulated in most parts of their lives, and the classroom becomes a monotonous place which becomes boring due to repetitive routines. It has been proven over and over again when something is out of the ordinary it is … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep Novelty in the Classroom
3 Ways to Check for Understanding with Technology
Checking for understanding is a constant in our classrooms. There are many ways to accomplish this in our classroom, and each and every one of them has a time and place. Some of my favorites include exit tickets, checklists, and four corners. In a world with increasing technology, there are always new tools to make teaching and learning more … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Check for Understanding with Technology
Gossip is Like Glitter
Gossip can take over a classroom life a wildfire. It doesn't care what community you have built up or the team building you have done. Gossip will tear it all apart. Glitter, I hear the word and I start quaking in my boots Toms. Glitter is one of those things that was clearly invented by someone that just doesn't care about other's feelings. It … [Read more...] about Gossip is Like Glitter
5 Things to Do at the End of the Year to Make Next Year Rock!
The end of the year is here! My dear, dear friends, I am here to tell you that we are in the home stretch! Did you think you would make it? More than any other year teaching I had some serious doubts I was going to survive this one, but here we are! Today's post is all about using the end of year excitement to make sure you are set for a smooth … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Do at the End of the Year to Make Next Year Rock!