When I think back to my first year of teaching, I remember how difficult it was. I loved working with the kids, but managing my time and getting everything done while still having a personal life was so tough! I wish I would have had someone to really sit down and help me discover how to manage my ...
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Lesson Planning Hacks to Save You Time
One of the most time consuming parts of teaching is planning lessons. Yes, lesson planning is sooo important to make sure you are prepared and teaching the standards and engaging your students. But even the most exciting, innovative teacher can be sucked into a lesson planning black hole that takes ...
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Classroom Incentives that Motivate Students
There are so many ways to get your students excited about meeting their learning goals and having good behavior in the classroom. These classroom incentives that motivate students are sure to help your learners be their best (even when no one is watching)! I go into more detail about these special ...
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5 Tips to Use Student Centers
Using student centers helps your students become more independent in their learning, differentiate instruction, and provide intervention. Try these 5 tips to use student centers in your classroom.
Display Instructional Slides.
To begin, each day, I make sure to display slides that let my ...
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Tech Tools to Save You Time!
As a teacher, I know you are incredibly busy! As a 21st century teacher, you can take advantage of technology to help save your sanity. These tech tools to save you time will help make your first years in the classroom a whole lot easier!
Google Forms
Grading assignments and collecting student ...
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Get Organized for the New Year!
A new Year means a more organized you, right? When my friends at Erin Condren reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try out the LATEST lifeplanner and organizational goodies, I was pumped. There is nothing better than feeling calm and ready to tackle the New Year with the right tools!
This ...
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5 Tips for Low Stress Grading
Grading can be super overwhelming, especially for new teachers! Don’t get bogged down when it comes to grading. There are so many ways to stay organized and save time when grading. Here are my top 5 tips for low stress grading whether you’re starting your teaching career or a seasoned ...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Students!
Happy New Year! One of the best things about being a teacher in January is giving your students (and yourself) a fresh start in the new year. You may have your own personal or professional New Year’s resolutions, but January is a time for your students to make their own goals as well. Each student ...
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Holidays Around the World
It’s Christmas time, and it’s so important to remember that not every family celebrates Christmas. There are many different winter holidays that your students may celebrate at home. For those who do celebrate Christmas, there are so many different traditions and ways to celebrate. When teaching ...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2019
I am SO excited for this post! I've compiled some of my most favorite Amazon and Erin Condren purchases all in one holiday gift guide! If you know me, I LOVE the holiday season. So much, that my Michael Buble Christmas album is on repeat till December 26th!! #sorrynotsorry
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5 Reasons to Try Genius Hour in Your Classroom
Project-based learning is a powerful method you can use in your classroom. One way to use PBL is through Genius Hour. Genius Hour is a time in your classroom where students get to explore their own questions and learning targets through research, creation, collaboration, and presentation. When ...
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How Genius Hour Can Instill a Growth Mindset
Your students are geniuses! This may sound super cheesy, but it’s true. Every student in your classroom has a contribution to make. They also have curiosity that cannot be stifled by testing or curriculum expectations. They're also capable of learning so much through their own questioning and ...
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