First year teachers have a lot to handle, a lot to learn, a lot to do, and it’s well… a lot. The first year of teaching can be very overwhelming, and all teachers make mistakes in their first year. However, hindsight is 20/20, and after some distance from those first few years of teaching, veteran teachers are a wealth of…
Reluctant readers, or simply students who don’t show much interest in reading, need support to help them be successful in school. As students, and then adults, they will need to read to make it in the world. In addition, it’s our job as teachers to help coax our students to read, and hopefully even show them the joys of reading…
Writing is important because it gives us the means to express ourselves. Parents often want to encourage their children to write, but aren’t sure how to help. Here are 6 ways parents can support their child’s writing development as well as a free printable support guide you can send home to parents. Why do parents need support? Parents often want…
Teachers tend to be control freaks. Not all, of course, but generally, elementary teachers in particular feel the need to control every aspect of their classroom. However, if order for students to really thrive, teachers need to relinquish their need for constant teacher control. Here are 7 things teachers need to stop trying to control in their classroom, and why…
Graphic novels are a great option for both reluctant readers, “typical” readers, and advanced readers. Here are some favorite graphic novels that your students will love. Why should you let your students read graphic novels? Reading is reading. I’ve written before about how all students are readers, and all books, including audiobooks, are valid. The same goes for graphic novels.…