There are many reasons to get to together with family and friends throughout the year. Whether you like to host people at your home or you like to visit, it is always...
Teaching both tenth and twelfth grade presents its rewards and challenges. It is rewarding because I get to see so much growth and maturity in twelfth graders. It can be...
I am a great admirer of eloquent speakers. I watch TED Talks in awe, closely examining the speaker’s wardrobe, hand motions, and movement across the stage. What I do the...
Students love stories. Whether they are telling a story or they are listening to a story, students become engaged with the plot line and interested in the characters....
It’s that time of year when the weeks are long, the days are colder (especially if you live where I live), and the students are in their school routine. That routine is great...
Besides dedicated instructional time to learn the skills and strategies necessary to become effective writers, students need time to practice what they learn. Repetition and...
Leadership and mentoring, collaboration among different groups, and lessons of advocacy, are just three important topics that were covered in a recorded conversation with Dr....
I love sticky notes. If you were to look at my desk or at my planner or at my laptop lid, you would see sticky notes filled with information. A reminder to talk to a teacher....
Direct instruction and modeling of grammar is part of a balanced literacy framework. Students need multiple and various exposures to correct grammar in order to achieve at...
I love meeting new people and making new friends. Interactive activities are a great way to get to know others and have some fun while doing it! There is so much to learn...
The first week of school is a great time for students to give you some key information about themselves. On the first day, do something to make your class different (see my ...
One of the most exciting parts of the school year occurs at the beginning with classroom setup. Whether you get to work with new materials or you have the opportunity to...