I. Love. Teaching nonfiction text features. I love them because they really help readers to make meaning as they read. In Virginia, one of our standards is to teach students to effectively use headings and subheadings when they read informational text. Read on for some tips you can use to teach this ... [ Read More ]
How to Build Relationships with Parents as a Teacher
I've been seeing a lot of social media posts lately about the importance of building relationships with students. I definitely agree that relationships come first and teaching comes second. Recently, I've also been thinking about how important it is that we build relationships with our students' ... [ Read More ]
Using Digital Pre-Assessments in Math
We know that within our class, our students have a range of abilities. This is certainly true when it comes to math. We have students who have already mastered math concepts and need enrichment, those who will understand new skills fairly quickly with some instruction and practice, and some who ... [ Read More ]
Must-Have Books for Your Civil War Unit
I'm a huge fan of using literature to teach social studies. Picture books in particular are a powerful way to show students what life was like during certain time periods and events. I love that they spark great class discussions and that I can also use them to review strategies like predicting, ... [ Read More ]
Goal Setting for Elementary Students
Helping students set goals for their learning and behavior is a big part of my classroom. Goal setting helps students become aware of their strengths, challenges, and learning style, while teaching them accountability and perseverance. And it sends the message that we believe that they can grow! ... [ Read More ]