Writing is an essential skill, and learning to be a good writer will serve your students for the rest of their lives. Teaching writing can sometimes feel tedious, but there are many fun ways to
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My Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts
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
How to Make Guided Reading Stress-Free
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Low maintenance describes me as a teacher. I am always striving to find the simplest yet the most effective way to accomplish my goals for my classroom.
Paragraph of the Week: Improve Student Writing
When teaching math, we teach our students new skills, give them practice opportunities in class, and send them home with even more practice for homework. This makes me wonder...."Why don't we do the