Like many other teachers, I am addicted to collecting beautiful anchor charts on Pinterest. When I collect these, I know very well I cannot possibly recreate them. I am not an artist…I am a teacher. While I admire those teachers who have artistic abilities, that just isn’t me. Although I am not the best at…
A Complete Start-up Guide to Blogging in the Classroom!
A few years ago, I played around with blogging in my classroom. I was seriously just looking for a new way of completing the “same old” tasks: reading homework, responding to literature, classroom discussions, homework, writing assignments. I heard about KidBlog.org and immediately feel in LOVE! What’s even better, is my students were as excited…
Two Ways to Eliminate Test Prep
I know what you’re thinking! Preparing for those state standardized tests is not a FUN task! Test prep can take over our teacher worlds if we allow it to. Years ago, I used to spend a good two to three months (at least) before the test reviewing and cramming as much content as I could…
Spiral Math Homework to Reinforce the Standards
Early on in my teaching career, I began to hear about spiral math homework. Of course, being the person I am (always looking for something better) I had to look into this spiral math homework. I discovered a strategy for homework where instead of just assigning pages from a workbook or worksheet, students were strategically given a…
