Preparing to head back to school? Establishing clear expectations and procedures will lay the foundation for a calm productive year. When I mentor new teachers, the most important way I can help them is in supporting them to set clear expectations and procedures. A teacher can have the most amazing academic lesson planned, but if […]
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Write and Wipe Tips and Tricks
Do you get tired of making copies? It can’t just be me! While I love the paperless movement, I resigned myself to the fact that I may not strive to be completely paperless but I do want to use less paper. One of my favorite strategies for using less paper, is using Write and Wipe […]
Ultimate Guide to Pens and Markers
I love pens. I’m a bit obsessed actually. My poor husband will come to me with a shopping list, ready and willing to go grocery shopping and my response is, “Is that my flair pen?” I am always striving to be organized. I was always in trouble for having a messy room growing up. But, […]
Free Websites to Assess Fact Fluency
Fact fluency is an essential background skill in math. Have you ever tried to teach students to add fractions with unlike denominators who don’t know how to multiply? Have you experienced the tedious nature of teaching students who still count on their fingers to add four digit numbers using multiple strategies? So much emphasis in […]
Google Sheets in Your Classroom
Google Sheets is free and easier to use than you might think. Let’s take a look at some tips and tricks for using Google Sheets in your classroom. Getting Started with Google Sheets There are two main ways to get started with Google Sheets. If you are already in your drive, you can click the […]