Jan 26, 2022
When I was a beginning teacher, I had a teacher assistant and one of the biggest mistakes I made was not being super clear about what her role would be in my classroom. The thought of telling her what to do was super uncomfortable for me, and that made our relationship difficult. Over the years, I learned all kinds of...
Jan 19, 2022
Formal observations are one of the things about teaching that really scares us as new teachers. They can send you right into panic mode, even if you have a really supportive administration. Often, the most nerve-wracking part is the feedback that comes after the observation. Critical observation feedback can immediately...
Jan 12, 2022
If you’re reading this then you may be an avid podcast listener, but have you ever used podcasts in your classroom? They are such a fun way to connect the real world to what you’re doing in your classroom. I’m sharing five fantastic podcasts that you can use with your kids and simple low-prep activities to use...
Jan 5, 2022
Returning to school after winter break usually presents several challenges. It can take some time to get back into your normal routines after being away from school for an extended period of time. One of the things that can be especially difficult to get back into is independent reading. To make this process much easier...