Now that the first weeks of school are in the books, principals will begin scheduling classroom observations. On a full-cycle evaluation year, I am

Are you trying to find ways to plan your lessons in a way that works for you and is sustainable? You name it, we've tried it. Come read!

In the summer months, when I wasn't relaxing and having fun with family I often considered subjects such as drama games to grab your students' attention.

Choosing a TPT store name can be a challenge. Check out this blog post for 4 things to consider when coming up with TPT store name ideas.

What do teachers need in their desks? This simple list will get you started in your classroom as a first year teacher. #TeacherTips

Secondary Classrooms: 18 Things to Consider When Decorating

Determing pull-out or push-in services in the school setting has many factors to consider such as current level of function, number of goals, etc.

I have reached the point in my life where, not only have I had the good fortune of teaching middle school, but I also have middle school students of my own. My oldest two are now in high school, and my youngest is entering 6th grade. Teaching middle school is a bit different from parenting a middle schooler, so I feel as though I have two different perspectives to share.

Student strengths start IEPs in a positive way. Here is a list of student strengths to use on your next IEP.

Whether you are trying to land your dream job or just survive your first few weeks, here are some ways to thrive as a substitute teacher!

It's that time of year where you're getting your classroom ready for a new school year! You fill the walls with posters, label everything in sight, and organize your supplies. Something you might consider is adding posters like these real-life shape posters to your decor! Why Use Real Life Images? Sure, we can slap a

This article is an interesting look for early childhood teachers into a full day Kindergarten schedule that still incorporates play!

Gift giving inspiration with meaningful toys that will enrich your children's learning and development! In case you happen to be considering getting a gift for your child's classroom or you happen to be putting a wish list together for your own classroom, I have put together a snapshot of what I would consider to be the

You know that collective sigh, the one that choruses around the room when you enthusiastically announce, "Class, the next unit we'll be entering into is poetry!" If poetry is taught the right way, st

eLearning Day activities are easier to find than you may think! Click through to find ideas for elementary students in math, reading, writing, ELA, & more!

Let's be honest. You know who they are. You see it. You KNOW they aren't nice. You KNOW they exclude, they trash talk, they send mean texts, they laugh at other girls (or sometimes just one girl), the

There are so many things to consider in structured work systems for students with autism. Read this post to find out how ot build a system that can expand.

A few years ago, I teamed up with my friend Noelle from Maneuvering the Middle to put together our favorite teaching strategies and class management ideas as

We've all used exit tickets in our classroom for informal assessment, but sometimes it can become boring. Read this post to get exit ticket ideas on how you can engage students with exit slips and still assess your students!

Do you walk into your classroom before school starts and immediately feel overwhelmed? Simplify your classroom prep with this free checklist.

Ideas for teaching one- and two-step inequalities - including activities and common misconceptions to avoid in your math classroom.

At this point in my career, I have supervised so many student teachers/interns that I cannot count them all. I was recently told that I am the most "experienced" supervisor in the local university program. And while having a student teacher can be an enormous help to you within the school setting, there are some keys

As a certified teacher, I know how hard it can be to teach in today’s world. There are so many things to consider, balance, watch for and teach. At times, it can feel hard and overwhelming. If you are a teacher, take some time and read this 5-minute devotion for teachers.

Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. Check out The FIRST thing to do as a new special ed teacher.

Faced with the decision of repeating in preschool, kindergarten or early elementary school? Here are some important factors to consider.

Implementing RTI allows teachers the opportunity to give individual, differentiated instruction to those who need it through the course of the day.

Whether you’re feeling inspired to tidying up or completely revamping your teaching space, here are the top 10 items for your online classroom.

How to choose the right GCSE Options for you, and your future. Including tips for selecting the best combination of subjects.

Find out the top picks for online teaching jobs for English teachers. Learn the details about the best online English teaching companies.

As teachers, there is nothing more disheartening than when you're dealing with disengaged students in class. Here are 5 factors to consider when re-engaging.

Are you wondering how to make math more engaging? Do you sometimes look around your classroom and see kids disengaged? Teachers don’t need to

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Teaching routines and procedures are essential at the beginning of the school year. Here are 5 tips teachers should think about before the new year.

Have you ever thought about using wordless videos in your speech therapy lessons? It increases engagement! Start with these videos...

I know so many of us are planning for remote teaching right now, and Bitmoji classrooms designs are popping up everywhere. I love so many of the amazing features of Google™ Classroom, but it can feel OVERWHELMING.

Hey hey, teacher friend!! Oh MY, congratulations on landing a teaching job! I’m so INCREDIBLY stoked for you. I remember that feeling and it’s so SO good. Whether it’s your first classroom or maybe you’re going back after being away for a bit, either way that’s super exciting and I know you’re goi

Do you have fifth- and sixth-grade students who do not use commas as they should? I don't think I have ever spoken with an upper elementary teacher who doesn't encounter this issue! You might want to consider sprinkling 3 or 4 minilessons that focus on comma rules throughout your school year. You can use this game as a fun follow-up activity to one of those lessons! This is a hands-on game your students can play with a partner or small group to practice identifying comma errors in sentences. It includes 50 sentences. Students must determine whether the sentence is written correctly or incorrectly. If they answer correctly, they get to keep their card. The first person to collect seven cards wins the game! But be careful! If a student draws a card that says "OUCH", they must return all of the cards they previously collected back into the pot, and start over. As they play this game, students will be reviewing where to place commas... 1. in sentences with dates 2. in sentences with a series of words, phrases, or independent clauses 3. in sentences with geographic elements 4. in letter greetings and closings 5. in sentences with a tag question 6. in sentences with introductory elements (yes/no, transition words, interjections) 7. in sentences where a person is directly addressed 8. in compound sentences 9. in complex sentences If you've never played an OUCH! game in your classroom before, give it a try! It's super fun! The answer sheet includes an explanation for the sentences that are incorrect. CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW!! Here's what teachers like you had to say about using this game with their students: Jessica P. said, "This is such a fun and unique way to get my students to practice identifying comma errors!" Mallory P. said, "I used this game as a rotation during guided reading and all of my students were so excited for their turn playing." Amanda A. said, "Simple, little prep required. My kids loved it! It's a regular in our literacy games rotation." Stephanie S. said, "This was a very engaging way for my students to practice comma usage!" Feel free to take a peek at some of my related resources! Just click on the links below! Comma Rules PowerPoint Comma Rules Task Cards Comma Rules: A Set of EIGHT Worksheets Comma Rules: 24 Digital Task Cards Copyright by Deb Hanson This item is a paid digital download from my TpT store www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Deb-Hanson As such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me if you wish to be granted special permissions!

Setting up your classroom doesn't have to be stressful! It can be a whole lot of fun. Follow these 5 tips to ensure that your classroom setup works for you!

A few weeks ago, I asked teachers on my FB page for topics of interest. I wrote all of the topics down and pinned them on my office's bulletin board. My bulletin board is my "go to" place when I need a topic for a blog post. Today's topic, vocabulary games, is courtesy of my FB readers. Here are a few games I found that you might like to try: This site has elementary and middle school games. Middle School Vocabulary Activities Elementary and middle school vocabulary game. My all around favorite site that had MANY activities including this one: Click to visit the site. It is great! This vocabulary packet is aligned with 1st - 3rd Common Core Standards. Click