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Free Teacher Planner Template
Go ahead and call me a minimalist because when it comes to lesson planning, I’m a fan of “less is…

11 Awesome End-of-the-Year Lesson Ideas
Note: This is an updated repost. You’ve wrapped your last major unit and final exams are still a week or…
Bell-Ringers for the Win!
I know it’s only July, and I also know you’re probably already thinking about the fall. Today, let’s talk about…

Best Lesson Planner? A FREE One
Some of us aren’t even on summer vacation yet and folks are already talking about planning for next year. I…

Last Week of School Lesson Ideas
Note: This is an updated repost featuring some of my favorite end-of-the-year lesson ideas. You’ve wrapped your last major unit…
Tackling the Block (Schedule)
Now that we’ve hit the smooth cruising altitude of November, I have a few minutes to check in, dear blog…

Help for a Second-Year Teacher
Last week, I received an email from a teacher about to enter her second year in the classroom. She’ll soon…

Full Year of H.S. English – Week at a Glance
Ever wonder what the teacher across the hall has planned for the upcoming week? Wish you could sneak a peak…
What I’m Teaching This Week: 6/6-6/10 (Series Finale)
And just like that, it’s the last week of school. This week will be a super-easy teaching week because final…