Today’s post comes from an email I recently received from Tanya, one of our newest English teacher colleagues (used with permission):
Hi there! I’m a first-year teacher and I’ve been a fan of your blog since I started my credential program. Your first day stations activity was a life saver! I was hoping you could give me some advice. Continue reading
You’d think I’d know better by now. Every summer, I make big plans. Every fall, reality hits. Continue reading
This week’s video, inspired by YouTube commenter Kelli, is all about those kids who won’t stop talking when it’s time to get to work. Warning: It’s been a long week and this video is a rambling mess. Still, it’s honest and I’m too tired to re-film. Here’s what happens when I go off-script: Click here […]
After last week’s video about Sustained Silent Reading, here are answers to some specific questions that popped up Continue reading
Ever wonder how to complete a Book Talk with a student when you haven’t actually read the book? Continue reading
You ready? Day 1 starts soon, so let’s talk about some lesson plan ideas for the first five days of school:
This one’s for Nikki, Rose, Marc, and all of the other teachers out there who have agreed to take on the (hopefully rewarding) task of mentoring a student teacher. Continue reading
