Cognitively guided instruction is much more than just explaining how. For subjects like math, it can be easy to think...
Cleaning My Classroom Out
The school year is over, your students are soon off for their summer break, and you’re more than looking forward...
I’m a First Year Teacher. This is What I Learned…
Starting your journey as a teacher is the most tumultuous experience that many will ever endure. There's tears, anger, frustration...
11 Things to Do for My Teacher
Looking for ways to show a teacher that you appreciate them? Here are the top ten ways you can help a...
Top 5 Classroom Observation Tips
For even the most exemplary teachers, classroom observations can be a nerve-wracking process. We all know that when we’re being...
12 Reasons Why 6th Grade is the Best (for Teaching)
For teachers, 6th grade is truly the age of the tweenagers. The time when students aren’t quite ready for the...
Why I Use Liability Insurance as a Teacher
We often think of liability insurance for teachers as something needed for more active jobs. Construction workers, plumbers or electricians,...
How I Use Improv in My Classroom
There are many different methods and techniques out there designed to add a little bit more excitement and interest to...
Keep Yourself Healthy When Students Are Sick
Schools are places of learning and discovery. But let's be realistic -- they're also germ factories. When you have a...
Why I Rely Less On My Lesson Plans
Lesson plans are the blueprint for a successful class and contain the structure that the teacher will bring to the...