The Science of Reading is the new word in the classroom. What is it and why does it matter? The Science of Reading is all about improving reading! When students have trouble with reading, it usually trickles over into other areas. One of the components of the Science of Reading is using a Sound Wall ... Read More about How to Create a Sound Wall That Works!
Tips for Organizing Centers for a Cleaner Classroom
Centers are a great way to help review content with students. They are fun and simple activities that your students can do independently or as a group. However, all those little pieces can be a pain to contain! Over the years, I have found the perfect system for organizing centers. These simple and ... Read More about Tips for Organizing Centers for a Cleaner Classroom
8 Teacher Supplies You Actually need
Walk into any store in July and you’ll start to see “Back to School” supplies not only for students but also for teachers. When it comes time to start restocking your classroom for the next school year, it can be easy to buy all the things you think you need while forgetting some of the most ... Read More about 8 Teacher Supplies You Actually need
Top 10 Amazon Resources for New Teachers and Veteran Teachers
Amazon is a treasure trove of all sorts of teaching tools! All teachers know that; however, new teachers might not know where to begin because there are so many different things from organizers to practical things like cardstock. That’s why I start making my wish list in the summer so I can decide ... Read More about Top 10 Amazon Resources for New Teachers and Veteran Teachers
5 End of the School Year Tips for Survival
The school days are numbered! You’re so close to a well-deserved break. However, we still need to push through to the end of the school year because we still have a lot to do! That's why we need end of the school year tips to helps us through. For many of us, even after the students leave, we are ... Read More about 5 End of the School Year Tips for Survival