Now more than ever, it’s so important to provide activities for your students to do online across content areas. Some of your students may be learning at home, so these online writing activities for distance learning will make sure all of your students get the writing instruction and practice they
The first weeks back at school are so busy! Back to School night can be hectic, so try setting up stations for a stress-free meet the teacher night. Although I’m calling them “stations,” they are really just invitations to students and parents to engage in some meaningful activities and conversations
It’s almost time to go back to school! It’s been a while since we’ve been in the classroom, and your back to school night may look a little different this year. No matter if you’re meeting parents and your new students in person or conducting a “virtual open house”, a
Teaching vocabulary doesn’t have to be a dull routine with the right vocabulary activities. I’ve already shared some simple steps for teaching vocabulary so that students retain it. The last of these steps is to engage your students in playing with the vocabulary words. My favorite way to do that
Fall parent-teacher conference time is just around the corner, and you are getting ready to share all the amazing things your students have done this year. Conferences are an important time to connect with each student’s family and discuss their academic performance and behavior at school. It doesn’t have to
At the beginning of the school year, the literature you select can help set the tone for a safe and respectful classroom culture and can instill a challenging academic climate. If you want to help your students learn to love reading while also providing resources for their personal and academic
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