5 High School Classroom Routines That I Will Never Stop Doing
Want to know the secret to a better start to every day: classroom routines. And no, before you start judging, classroom routines and procedures are not just for elementary classes! I find that high school students actually crave structure because they are given so much freedom. When they have a class where they can predict […]
Top 5 ELA Teacher Mistakes I Am Definitely Not Making Anymore
Think back to your first year as an ELA teacher and remember how excited but intimidated you felt. Some days, you crushed it. And other days, you doubted that you should be the adult in charge. Looking back on my own first year, the cringe is real. Even now, as an experienced teacher, I am […]
Top 5 ELA Activities That I Will Definitely Be Using Next Year
Before I really dive into summer teacher mode, I love taking a little time to reflect on my ELA activities. As much as I want to just abandon all thoughts of my class, thinking about the best interactive ELA activities helps me prep for next year. And, August me will be thankful! So how do […]
How to Create In My Reading Era Bulletin Board in 7 Easy Steps
Hey Taylor Swift teacher, have you been thriving with the “In My Reading Era” trend? I mean who better than to get our students to read than the queen herself: Taylor Swift? If you want to promote more independent reading time in your classroom, it all starts with capturing your students’ attention. That’s why creating […]
How to Refresh Your Independent Reading Ideas That High School Students Will Love
Thinking that your independent reading ideas need a rewrite? At the start of the school, now is a great time to start thinking about independent reading. If you have tried to have your students read on their own in the past, you know that it can be hard! There is lots of grumbling and so […]
How to Make Independent Reading Engaging
The debate over independent reading is trending right now. There are so many teachers out there who think that independent reading is a bonus not a necessity. Unpopular opinion coming your way. YOU HAVE TO include independent reading in your daily routine. There are so many benefits to giving your students time to read. But […]