In this post, I offer 10 teaching tips for new college instructors. Find advice about course design, the 1st week, grading, & campus resources, starting...
Here’s a few classroom procedures that have worked well for me – and a couple awesome ideas I’ve run across since I’ve stepped out of the classroom...
I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty of what ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is. If you are reading this post there is an excellent chance you already know what it is because you are dealing with it in your classroom. I’m also going to go out on a limb and assume that […]
These are 8 simple tips for beginning substitute teachers and even those who are seasoned guest teachers. Make your day easier with these tips!
I love teaching a split-grade class. I know this may not be a popular opinion in teaching, but there it is. In reality, many of us teach split-grade
Brilliant ideas from brilliant teachers (like you).
If you’re teaching a split class (multi-grade or combined class) and need advice on classroom management and organization, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll find practical tips from teachers who have taught in multi-level classrooms and combined classes at all different grade levels. Tips and tricks from teachers in combined class schools I’ve invited … Continued
Tiny Sewists - Teaching kids to sew
First impressions are powerful. Make your first statement to your students a positive one.
Are you trying to get your baby to crawl? Follow these easy tips and fun activities to get your infant to hit that milestone and get moving.
If you ask me (and I am pretending that you did), third grade is the BEST grade to teach! Third graders are still young enough to love school, love their teacher and get excited over simple things like coloring. However, they are old enough to be independent workers and thinkers. Most third graders know how to read
Learn how to change a child's inflexible thinking with this collection of tips, books, and activities to develop a growth mindset for kids!
The first day of school is always chaotic! Follow this simple trick and use playdough on the first day! Learn how and why it works here!
10 mistakes I made as a first-year teacher, what I learned my first year of teaching, and how I've grown as a teacher since then.
Subitizing is the foundation for number sense and mental math. Learn about common mistakes teachers make when teaching subitizing.
Substitutes, I don’t have to tell you that you have a unique and challenging job, especially when it comes to classroom management.I reader recently emailed with a great question: “How do I get students to realize they need to follow instructions even though I am ‘just a sub’?”Great question. One th
Going into student teaching can be a daunting task. I'm sharing my best tips that helped me be a successful student teacher...
I am so excited to launch my first "series" of blog posts! It's making me feel all grown-up and blogger-like :)My first series is going to be on increasing student engagement in the classroom. Over
Ready to get more sub jobs and keep your income steady? Follow my substitute teacher tips to be a requested substitute teacher and make teachers LOVE you!
Interested in how to teach a toddler to swim? In this post we'll explain all the steps we took to teach our 2 year old how to swim. Everything from monkey cheeks to zooms to humpty dumpty... you'll learn what worked for us!
Teaching Art Using the Bible - Resources and ideas for biblical art lessons in the homeschool
Stop taking away recess and using other punishments to control your students. Find success with 10 powerful classroom management strategies!
Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.
Build a student council calendar of events that will create a high-impact and low-stress year using these tried-and true tips and ideas from a fellow high school student council advisor.
Engage your piano students from the very beginning of their piano lessons with these creative ways to start a lesson. Read more.
Here are some great ideas about things to teach your 2 year old. Most skills can be achieved through these learning activities for two year olds
Do you look on Pinterest for Anchor Chart ideas and give up at the thought that your Anchor Chart could never look that amazing? It actually doesn’t have to be that difficult to make an amazi…
When trying to differentiate instruction for our students, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are 6 Easy Ways to Differentiate Instruction
Get your students thinking like a historian from the get-go with these tips and ideas for your first Social Studies lesson of the year.
Pump up the spirit!
This is an ultimate list of the BEST teacher hacks and tips you didn’t know you needed. Check out all the ways to make teacher life EASIER!
Do you know how many benefits there are from having student jobs in the classroom? Providing your students with leadership roles that your students care about will work wonders for your classroom organization, classroom community, and your teacher sanity! I used to be the teacher with just 2 helpers who did EVERYTHING for me. It […]
What to do when your schedule has the tiniest gap and there's not enough time to accomplish much? Classroom time fillers from teachers who've been there.
Inside you’ll find: How to help a child with dyslexia at home with a simple sight word reading exercise. Many parents want to know how to teach a dyslexic child to read. This post will begin a new series by my friend Jennifer who is a sensory parent, an adoptive parent, a homeschool parent AND [...]
Being a substitute teacher in an upper elementary classroom is like stepping into an educational whirlwind. Trust me; I've been there! 😅 The challenges of classroom management for subs can be quite different from those faced by permanent teachers. In this blog post, I'll share some personal insights into the unique world of substitute teaching
From teaching tips and parental strategies, to anti-bullying activities and games, these ideas offer great inspiration to help kids stand up to bullying!
Print this FREE 10-page Summer Q Tip Painting set to enjoy this summer with the kids! This set includes a variety of summer sheets to paint.
Are you a new 2nd grade teacher? Here are the best tips for taking on grade 2 and all the fun that comes with it!
Got a talkative class? Check out these 5 ways to quiet the chatter!
Teamwork in STEM- Article featuring three STEM Challenges, posters, team-building activities, job badges, helpful tips, and more! 6 Ways to Focus on Teamwork
This post is long overdue! It's been brewing for a while. :) Phonemic awareness is a huge part of my kindergarten curriculum. I wanted to s...
Easy tricks and tips for correcting pencil grip in kids with videos to help you teach a child how to hold a pencil correctly and improve their handwriting.
You just found out you are teaching a split grade class next year. For most teachers the idea of teaching a split is overwhelming. You have twice as many
Here’s a few classroom procedures that have worked well for me – and a couple awesome ideas I’ve run across since I’ve stepped out of the classroom...
