How to add a video to Google Slides. This is helpful to know if you’re using Google Classroom with your students. Adding a video to a Google Slides presentation is a great way to share information with your students. It’s also helpful because it keeps students from having to click away from the presentation to view information. Here is how…
A digital teaching portfolio can be a super versatile and handy tool when you’re looking for a teaching job. It’s a great way to showcase your work, is easy to update and keep organized, and can be accessed through any device. Google Sites is a great option for creating a beautiful, organized, and effective portfolio for free. Let’s dive into…
Being a new teacher can be overwhelming. Going from a student teacher where you have someone to hold your hand to being in charge of 25-30 small humans is a big leap. The first year of teaching can be especially daunting. Although it’s normal to make mistakes, here are 3 common new teacher mistakes and what to do instead. Working…
Teaching writing skills in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade involves many parts. One area that students in this age often struggle with is creating descriptive writing pieces. Primary grade students need teachers to foster their ability to show, not tell when it comes to their sentences. Here are 5 ways to help elementary students create descriptive, interesting sentences in…
Reader’s theater is always a hit with students, but it also has many reading benefits. Anything that kids love and that also works on important reading skills, is always a great choice for instructional practice. Here are the reasons why you should use reader’s theater in your classroom and how to make it work. What is Reader’s Theater? First, let’s…