Recently, I was talking with my student teacher, and she asked me a question that I am sure a lot of new (and old) teachers have wondered: “So, what do you like, actually do with students the first day of school?” She felt silly asking it, but I knew exactly what she meant! As a […]
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Now that summer is in full swing, many teachers are swapping their ID badges, work computers, and teacher planners for sleeping in, beach days, and time with family and friends! However, I have such a hard time turning my teacher brain off! Each year, sometime in July, I start to get my “Sunday scaries” for
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Over the last few years, I’ve made countless digital activities for my own students (and yours – check out my TPT store here!). Over the years, a lot of people have asked me how I do it, so I figured I’d share a bit of what I’ve learned to save you some time! These are
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I am known around my school as being a ‘tech wiz’ – I know A LOT of time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks that leave my coworkers saying “What? I didn’t know you could do that!” Here are a few of my little-known favorites: Skip pages while printing PDFs! If you have ever spent your precious
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Whether you are looking to host your first student teacher, or have hosted many, you may feel anxious about starting on the right foot! After all, you will spend the majority of your time with them – it is important that expectations are clear and at the very least, a strong working relationship is formed!
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Many teachers that I talk to share their interest in starting their own shop on TeachersPayTeachers to sell their resources, but many times, they have no idea where to start! My TPT store has honestly changed my life, so I am happy to share my journey! Here are my tips for sellers that are just
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With copy limits, limited time, and absent students, printed paper copies of assignments can truly be a hassle! During Covid, a lot of teachers were forced to use digital practice activities, and many have continued to make them a constant in their classrooms due to the many benefits of digital activities! Benefits of Digital Practice
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Depending on your past experience, some teachers find parent communication one of the most daunting parts of the job! Here are my tips for making parent communication more enjoyable and less daunting! Start Early & Be Proactive I make it a goal to reach out to each family during the first two weeks of school
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Sometimes, my math classroom can feel like it’s all teacher-directed instruction. I’m guilty of being the main talker in my classroom – I have so much content to get through and so little time! Plus, I don’t want my students talking about math strategies incorrectly, and many of my students want to sit quietly and
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April and May bring many things – flowers, warmer weather, field trips, and fresh air. However, they also bring the dreaded end of the year state tests. For students and teachers alike, high-stakes state testing is draining and disheartening. However, you can take steps to help your students feel more prepared for these unavoidable assessments.
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