It's almost winter break! I know that you love your students, but you also love having some time off to rest and relax with your family, friends, and pets. You deserve this break! If you are going to truly enjoy your time off, there are a few things you really need to do before winter break. You can do this, my friend! 1. Prep Lesson ... Continue Reading
Free Christmas Area and Perimeter Math Activity
Are you looking for a simple, but fun Christmas math activity for your class? I have you covered! Just click on the button below and I will send this area and perimeter activity to you for free! Grab your FREE Holiday Math Activity How this Christmas math activity works: You will cut 12 squares or rectangles out of scraps of holiday ... Continue Reading
Differentiating Vocabulary Instruction
Do you set aside a time for explicit vocabulary instruction to your whole class? Are you differentiating your vocabulary instruction for those struggling learners? Spending 10-15 minutes daily on vocabulary instruction is a meaningful way to help build students' comprehension skills. I suggest focusing on tier two words. These are words that ... Continue Reading
Free Holiday Writing Unit!
The month of December is a blur in the classroom! I want to help you to save time and capitalize on your students' excitement with this free holiday writing unit. Students will be learning how to write a how-to essay. Grab the free unit now by clicking on the button below. Grab the Free Holiday Writing Unit Holiday How-To Essays This ... Continue Reading
Improve Teacher and Staff Morale at Your School
Teacher and staff morale in schools seems to be at a dangerous low. Teachers feel under appreciated, alone, and even bullied. They are leaving the profession in droves. It's easy to blame politicians, school administration, and testing for this low morale. It's easy to complain about what the principal is not doing for teachers or what the team ... Continue Reading
