If your state is like mine, you’re expected to teach critical thinking skills in every subject. And it makes sense why! We want our students to be evaluating content…
I’m about to share my top tip when it comes to planning instruction. It’s not fancy or flashy, but it’s super important and helpful. What is it? Pre-tests! Pre-assessing…
How do you stay on top of your mentor teacher responsibilities while also taking care of stuff for your own classroom? Organization! Nobody has time to waste trying to…
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of new teachers heading to their schools for the first workday. But it can also be challenging for first-year teachers to navigate a…
Every school year as the summer approaches, I’ve had parents and guardians ask me for activities, workbooks, and tutor recommendations for their children. They’ve heard about the “summer slide”…
What does lesson planning look like for you? Do you outline weeks at a time or plan more day-to-day? It can be overwhelming to think about planning a whole…
