This trip definitely wasn't for the birds! Come along with me as I finally partake in the bird watching adventure awarded to me by the Missouri Audubon Society and my school district! In 2020 I submitted a bird watching resource I created for my students to the Missouri Audubon Society and school district. I was selected as a winner and recently traveled to Maine to watch and learn about birds!
Read MoreTeaching guided reading virtually has become the norm for many teachers. Today we are talking about five tips to make guided reading fun and engaging while instructing in a virtual environment.
Read MoreStudents hate not to have choices in their Daily 5 activities. Having a handful of fun activities for students to choose from helps them feel independent and engaged. Let's talk about 5 activities you can use that your students won't hate and will ask for over and over again!
Read MoreStudents hate not to have choices in their Daily 5 activities. Having a handful of fun activities for students to choose from helps them feel independent and engaged. Let's talk about 5 activities you can use that your students won't hate and will ask for over and over again! Making efficient, easy reading stations can be a teacher's saving grace. Having easy, automatic routines that keep students engaged helps to build classroom management and efficiency.
Read MoreRunning literacy small groups can be a challenge when students interrupt. Today we are talking about some tips and tricks to level up your classroom with the Daily 5 to help your students become independent during their independent reading time.
Read MoreThe secret for running a successful literacy block is simple- use the daily five! Today we are exploring why you should use the daily 5 in your classroom and the benefits this teaching strategy can bring!
Read MoreAhhh summer vacation. I’d be lying to you if I told you I didn’t love those two glorious months. I also LOVE my job as a teacher, but nothing beats two months of having time away from school to recharge your teacher batteries. I find I’m a better teacher if I have that time away and I’m able to think through all the things I want to do differently.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that being a teacher is one of the hardest jobs in the world. You give everything to your students and have zero energy when you get home. The last thing a teacher wants to do after teaching all day is go work as an Uber driver or bartender all night. What if there was a way for you to use skills you already have to make extra money and didn’t have to spend all your free time doing it? Well keep on reading because I’ve got 5 ways for teachers to boost your income as a teacher.
Read MoreWhen I first started teaching, I didn’t understand how teachers could say no to summer school. The money seemed so good! Four years into teaching summer school, I realized why other teachers were saying no. Your summer is taken up, the pay isn’t great and you just need a break! When I started tutoring, I realized I could have control over my schedule and my income. Keep on reading because I’m going to break down which one pays more: teaching summer school or tutoring!
Read MoreWe’ve all made mistakes in teaching. The longer you stay in teaching, the likelihood of a feeling of regret or that you’d do something different is bound to happen. About a year ago on my other YouTube channel, I made a video called 10 Mistakes I’ve Made Teaching. I wanted to update the list after reflecting on a year of teaching online and also letting things go. If we’re not learning from our mistakes, how can we be growing? I think it’s helpful to see mistakes other teachers have made so you don’t feel like you’re the only one. I hope that after you read my mistakes, you’ll avoid them and also not feel so alone if you’ve made any similar mistakes!
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