How many hours do you spend planning each week? This is one of the biggest challenges new teachers face. Since you do not have years of prior lesson plans to refer to, it can be easy to spend hours every week writing lesson plans and researching the perfect activities that align with the standards. In my New Teacher Survival Guide, one of the tips I share is the importance of finding your go-to ... Read More about ELA Resources for New Teachers
Halloween Classroom Ideas for Upper Elementary
If you are like me, you probably love to celebrate holidays, especially in the classroom! During my first year of teaching, October rolled around and I could not wait to celebrate Halloween. I asked my team what Halloween classroom ideas they had and they informed me, “holidays are not celebrated in fifth grade.” As a first-year teacher, I did not express my true feelings about that statement, but ... Read More about Halloween Classroom Ideas for Upper Elementary
Game-Changing Math Resources for Parents
A few years ago, I was on a departmentalized team and assigned to teach fifth-grade math. Do you know the number one thing that I heard from parents? “I can’t help my child with homework because the way they teach it is different from when I was in school.” How many times have you heard that statement? Well, I’m here to share how math parent study guides can prevent you from ever hearing it again! ... Read More about Game-Changing Math Resources for Parents
The Best Books for New Teachers
The first year of teaching is full of new experiences... classroom management, lesson planning, building relationships. It can be a lot! As a new teacher, it is always nice to have a little extra help and guidance. This help can be found by joining a training and support program or even just by reading teaching books. Books for teachers can help challenge and inspire educators to be their best. ... Read More about The Best Books for New Teachers
7 Early Explorers Activities
On more than one occasion, I have heard another teacher say, “you can’t make history hands-on.” When I hear this statement, it definitely catches my attention because it could not be further from the truth! As a teacher and a lover of history, one of my greatest passions is making social studies fun for students. So, starting with these early explorers activities, I am beginning a series about ... Read More about 7 Early Explorers Activities
