Do you struggle to communicate your needs to your admin, or spend hours trying to draft an email? This was me during my first year of...

How will I make it to the end of the year? This was a question I often asked myself when I felt completely overwhelmed, inadequate, and...

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The interview process to land a teaching position can be daunting and stressful for both new and seasoned educators. As a new teacher, it...

I was on a long road trip recently and had quite a bit of time for teacher PD. I have loved listening and learning from Zaretta Hammond,...

It may be spring, but the end of year is a busy time and quickly approaching. I want to share with you 4 quick tips to help you plan...

This might sound counterintuitive, but if we want to see real reading improvement, then we need to cut back on ELA and make more room for...

During my first year of teaching, I always felt like my head was barely above water. I was usually just one step ahead of the students....

During my first year of teaching, I stayed late at school most days of the week. I hate to admit it, but sometimes I was at school as...

If you find yourself overwhelmed by learning new technology, are in the process of revamping your lessons and entire daily schedule for...

If you are looking for an effective way to communicate with parents that doesn't involve tons of set up or parents signing up for one...

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For students that are experiencing a change in their family system, such as due to separation and divorce, the holidays can trigger anxiety

"A woman is like a tea bag--you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt said these famous words,...

My first year of teaching, I was definitely a little nervous when it came to parent-teacher conferences. Even though I had participated...

My first year of teaching, the very thought of communicating with parents gave me nightmares. As an introvert, this was something I just...

Do you have a class that will not.stop.talking? You've probably tried the "I'm just waiting" trick and literally waited, and waited, and...

If you were to sort the books in your classroom library and take an inventory, what would you find? Do the books in your classroom...

Whether you are setting up your very first classroom, or are looking for cost effective classroom ideas, this post is for you. Over the...