Homework in elementary school: Many teachers, parents, and students feel very strongly about homework. Should you assign homework in elementary school? And, if so, how much? Here’s why I’ve decided I’ll never assign homework again. Period. Homework in Elementary School: Everyone is Doing It Although I’m currently teaching as a reading interventionist, when I was a classroom teacher, I did…
Brain breaks are a great way to keep students fresh and engaged between lessons. We know students need movement, and with less time for recess, well timed brain break activities can offer just that. It can also keep students focused and motivate them to get their work finished. Here are 4 simple and fun brain break ideas that your elementary…
Expectations: We’re taught from college how important it is to set and keep consistent expectations for our students. When I because a reading intervention teacher last year, I wasn’t quite sure the best way to transfer that over into my new role. See, as a classroom teacher, I always sat with my students and had them help me come up…
Whiteboards, or dry erase boards, are such a versatile and helpful classroom tool. They’re a great way to reduce paper use, do a quick, informal assessment, and give your students a chance to quickly jot down ideas. Today, I’ll share some ways I like to use whiteboards in my classroom. A Classroom Tool that Every Teacher Needs When first year…
Back to School Must Reads for Teaching Empathy, Kindness, Acceptance, and Determination
July 8, 2018
Back to School books your students will love that teach the important characteristics of empathy, kindness, acceptance, and determination. Perfect for the first weeks of school! The first week of school is all about two things in my classroom: setting up expectations and procedures and reading, reading, and more reading. I want my students to understand from day 1 that…