It’s math time again! Each day this week I’ve been watching my students’ eyes glaze over while teaching. Last night, I stayed up late to plan out today’s difficult lesson. As I approach the board, I review my lesson again reminding myself to use the proper math terms when teaching this strategy. Then I think to myself about how this is going to be a tricky concept for most of my students. Just ... Read More about Tales from a Teacher: The Light Bulb Moment
Peer Edit with Precision
Learn how to teach your students to peer edit essays. Peer editing is a strategy that teachers use to help students edit writing to enhance their writing skills. Benefits of Peer Editing ✅ Students can view other students' essays. ✅ High achievers can benefit from getting ideas from other students. ✅ On-target and high achievers will have their skills reinforced by helping the struggling ... Read More about Peer Edit with Precision
Use a Classroom Economy System to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
Imagine a classroom management plan where you can pass something tangible out for good behavior on the spot. Students can feel the success immediately and then stay focused on engaging in their work or behave a certain way. A classroom economy can help make this happen! A classroom economy system will help students take ownership of the classroom. It can also help with learning real-world ... Read More about Use a Classroom Economy System to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
Elevate Your Lessons by Using the Cross-Curricular Approach to Teaching
Have you ever set a goal to cover everything you are required to teach during the school year? Many teachers try to meet this goal each year and end up frustrated because we are so short on time! Incorporate the cross-curricular approach to teaching by assigning projects that integrate multiple subjects and allowing students to explore various standards simultaneously. Teachers can plan projects ... Read More about Elevate Your Lessons by Using the Cross-Curricular Approach to Teaching
A How-To Guide on Writing Conferences
Spending time making notes on your students' writing assignments is only half of what needs to be done. Most students do not look at their graded papers when they get them back. For most students, holding a writing conference will make a difference in knowing what they did well and what needs improvement. Writing conferences provide valuable opportunities for writers to enhance their ... Read More about A How-To Guide on Writing Conferences
Whoa, The Student Behaviors!
The first few weeks of school are bliss in the land of student behaviors! As a teacher, you worked very hard to make sure your classroom is a warm, yet engaging, learning environment. You have done an outstanding job of implementing a positive classroom management system. Since each year is different, you've made all the necessary changes to the way your classroom flows for your new students. Now ... Read More about Whoa, The Student Behaviors!
