If you’re lucky enough to work with a teaching assistant or helper teacher in your classroom, the possibilities are endless. It is such a gift. However, it can be daunting if you’re not sure how best to manage things or work...
continue readingClassroom management is an important part of being a teacher. Building relationships with your students is also incredibly important. However, these are not the same things. Let’s explore what the differences between classroom...
continue readingBuilding relationships with students is an important part of teaching. However, building genuine, authentic relationships with your students is a whole lot more than just knowing that they love Pókemon or doing a TikTok dance with...
continue readingYour first grade students hopefully are coming from kindergarten with a solid alphabet letter sound and letter formation knowledge. However, a whole summer has passed, and that’s just always the case. That’s why it’s...
continue readingReading centers are an important part of your literacy instruction because it gives you time to target key skills with students. It also allows students to make some choices in their own practice and learning. Knowing how to set up...
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