Just reading that title, so many of us have specific faces that pop into our minds. Each one of our students has their own personal story, but some of them tug at our heartstrings more than others. We know the… Read moreReaching Reluctant Learners at Home
If a teacher has never done any type of distance learning, it can be a flood of emotions. It seems overwhelming, nervewracking, and confusing. I am here to promise you…PROMISE YOU…it isn’t that bad. For three years, I taught a… Read moreDistance Learning: An Easy How-to Guide
What should parents do to keep their children up-to-date on schoolwork when districts close for an extended period of time? The thought of having to take on the role of teacher while your children are forced to stay at home… Read moreParent Involvement during School Closures
I recently posted about what parents can do to keep their children on target with their education if there is an extended school absence. Today, I want to take a look at how teachers can plan for this. I’ve spoken… Read moreSchoolwork for Extended School Absence
One thing so many teachers take pride in is their classroom environment. There are so many tangible k 12 classroom supplies that can turn your room into the student-centered learning oasis of your dreams. The importance of classroom decoration should… Read more10 Teacher Supplies YOU NEED for Your Student-Centered Classroom
Early on in my history teacher career, I realized something pretty profound. You can discuss the history of any conflict at length…but if your students don’t have a concrete idea of where you’re talking about, some of the information will… Read moreWorld War 2 Map of Europe Activity
Every teacher, no matter their grade level, will have at least one run in per year with a parent teacher conference. In the younger grades we know these are often scheduled en masse so parents can have a vested interaction… Read morePreparing for a Parent-Teacher Conference
One of the most difficult aspects of teaching history is making it relevant. If a student doesn’t have a natural interest in a subject, it can get really dry, really quickly. This is why it’s important in a history class… Read more“Live Tweeting” Pearl Harbor Activity
Often when we are searching for a good math game for kids, a lot of digital products pop up. Not that they don’t have a lot of merit behind them, but sometimes we just need something that we can put… Read moreMath Games for Kids: Multiplication Find Four
Often when you start Googling for multiplication racing games, the internet looks back at you with a lot of awesome games that are all technologically based. While there are some fantastic multiplication racing games out there online, sometimes it is… Read moreMath Racer: A Multiplication Racing Game (on paper!)
