When teaching brass it's important we teach students what a true "sound concept" is for their instrument right away. Here are tips on how to do this successfully.
Timelines matter when teaching history for so many reasons. This post shares those reasons and several varied options for using timelines in a homeschool.
Teaching reading in kindergarten and up isn't always simple. Here are some important mistakes to avoid when you teach reading! #teachingreading #kindergarten #firstgrade #secondgrade
Create a solid math foundation with these tips for teaching place value in 1st grade. Use these ideas to avoid place value mistakes!
Tired of messy handwriting? 🚫 Avoid these 8 common teaching pitfalls: * Forcing grip * Ignoring posture * Not practicing regularly * Skipping letter formation * Neglecting spacing * Using only worksheets * Ignoring individual needs * Not celebrating progress Unlock beautiful handwriting for your little ones! ✍️
Read the 3 mistakes I've made when teaching writng and what I do now to make Writer's Workshop time impactful for your first grade students.
Do you make any of these common mistakes when teaching phonics to your kindergarten, first, or second-grade students? Well, the good news is even if you do, these mistakes are easy to fix and I will show you how to make sure your phonics instruction is as good as can be! Before I dive in, […]
It is no secret that math manipulatives are great for teaching new math skills to little learners. But how important are visual aids when teaching math in early childhood classrooms? What are Visual Aids? Visual aids are resources that contain information learners can see. Posters, videos, anchor charts, etc. are all great examples. But for
If you are new to teaching 5th grade or thinking about teaching 5th grade, here are my top things to know about teaching 5th graders.
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I taught elementary school grades for 8 years before moving into a coaching role. I was lucky enough to move around to grades 2nd, 3rd and 5th. If you have the opportunity to teach multiple grade levels during your journey, I highly suggest it. It really helped me better understand what I needed to do…
Check out these top 10 mistakes teachers make when teaching science. Help your students be successful by knowing what to do in your science classroom!
I'm David Birrow. I teach and play percussion. This blog is a companion to The Bucket Book . Contact me at : [email protected] or learn more about me at: www.DavidBirrow.com
The most common mistake I see is #1 ... this is great advice for people teaching handwriting to kids in preschool and kindergarten. The tip about worksheets is so important. #handwriting #preschool #penmanship #kindergarten
You know how to name compounds. You can do it in your sleep. But, do you know where students get stuck in the lesson? What can you do to prevent students from getting lost? In this article, we address all that and more.
It's so much easier to change your teaching style at the beginning of a year than in the middle. This is because new students in a new class after a long summer break are much more receptive to change than the ones who are already used to the way you teach. In fact, most students return…
Decomposing fractions is a wonderful way to develop fraction sense. Try using these three manipulatives to make it concrete. (Free Printable Included)
7 essential things to bring when teaching English abroad. Items like props, prizes, wall charts, books, flashcards and more.
Poster from Angelman Academy
Are you feeling stumped coming up with new ways to teach characters? I get it. Here are three ideas you can use to teach characterization!
