What does a reading lesson actually look like, and – more importantly – how do I transform a student who only knows a couple of letter sounds into a confident reader within one year? How do I teach reading in kindergarten? Where do I start? This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. You have your teaching degree, you are a ... Read More about How to Teach Reading in Kindergarten
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First Year Teacher: 15 Items You Need to Buy Now
In this post I'll be sharing my top 15 classroom items that new teachers need. This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. As a new teacher, your classroom is a blank canvas. You will bring your own personality and pizazz to the room. I bet you've been dreaming for a while about how your classroom will look - the awesome teacher ... Read More about First Year Teacher: 15 Items You Need to Buy Now
How to Turn Simple Mistakes into Powerful Teachable Moments
In this post I'll be sharing how you can turn simple classroom mistakes into teachable moments. This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. Are you terrified of making a mistake in front of your students? Or colleagues? I was. And I still am. But I've noticed that if I own my mistakes, then I can turn them into teachable moments. And, as ... Read More about How to Turn Simple Mistakes into Powerful Teachable Moments
How Simple Classroom Games can make Rainy Days Fun
In this post I'll be sharing tips for using classroom games with your students. This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. The Dreaded Rainy Day Uugh, another rainy day full of bickering and frustration among students. It was wet, thunder was rumbling, and 26 little people were stuck inside. I often wondered what made these days so ... Read More about How Simple Classroom Games can make Rainy Days Fun
How to Boost your Teacher Presence When you are New
In this post I'll be sharing tips for developing teacher presence in your classroom. This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. What is Teacher Presence? Scenario: You walk into a classroom full of 10 year old students. They are yelling, laughing, playing, and generally not doing anything they should be doing. As you enter the ... Read More about How to Boost your Teacher Presence When you are New