Go ahead and call me a minimalist because when it comes to lesson planning, I’m a fan of “less is…
Three of a Kind: A Bell-Ringer Game
How do you help teens settle in after the chaos of passing period? How do you build enthusiasm for learning…
A 3-Minute Rant on Teacher Burnout
[Note: You might’ve noticed things look different on the blog. The template I’ve used since 2014 has been “retired” by…
Editable Worksheet Templates
Building a good worksheet is tricky.It has to be useful. No busywork.It has to guide students to do a lot…
Audiobook Resources for Teachers (Free & Low Cost)
A question today over on this post about how to run an in-class reading program: From KristaI’ve been doing your…
Advice for a 6th Grade Writing Teacher
Today’s post is a question I received via email yesterday from a first-year teacher about to take on a summer…
Teaching Theme with Rock, Paper, Scissors
In order to grow more comfortable and confident when discussing theme, students need lots of practice. Early in the year,…
Help a Stressed Out New Teacher?
Today’s post is a question I received via email this week from a student teacher feeling “ill-prepared” for her first…
How Common Core Changed My Classroom
A question from last week:
Free Set of 25 Posters
Need to freshen up a neglected classroom bulletin board or library display? Grab your students’ attention and inspire them to…