Teachers are almost used to being told that they need to do more - especially in 2020. Learn new technology. Become an effective online teacher. Teach in-person and virtually at the same time. Research new curriculum. The list goes on and on. I want to switch things up. I want to give you a list of things you DON'T have to do! I have been ... Continue Reading
20 Halloween Costumes for Teachers
Are you looking for the perfect Halloween costume for teachers? Students just love it when their teachers come dressed up. It's super fun to collaborate with your team and dress up together. I hope that these teacher costumes give you ideas that are fun and simple. All of these costume ideas and pictures were shared by teachers in my Not So ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Make Reading Lessons Engaging (Virtually or In-Person)
Just because you might be teaching online does NOT mean that lessons have to be boring! There are many different ways to make virtual reading lessons engaging. And the great thing is that all of these strategies work for in-person learning too! Book Clubs Book clubs are one of my very favorite ways to teach reading skills while getting kids ... Continue Reading
Teaching About the Election (without getting political)
Teaching about the election and voting is a MUST in every classroom! I know that it can feel scary to tackle a topic that can easily get emotional, nasty or heated. We have all seen the commercials and posts on social media that mention a candidate. It almost always brings out the worst in people. So why cover the election in the ... Continue Reading
Book Clubs in a Virtual Classroom
I am a proud bookworm. I love to read and I work my way through dozens of fiction and nonfiction books each year. (And yes, I still prefer "real" books to audio and ebooks.) I believe that I love reading because I had teachers who were passionate about sharing reading experiences in the classroom. When I became a teacher, I knew that I needed ... Continue Reading
