How I Structure and Schedule My Literacy, Math, and Science & Social Studies Blocks
The exact weekly framework I use — and why consistency is the point One of the questions I get asked most often is some version
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Stop Teaching Science and Social Studies Like a Checklist
When I first started teaching Science and Social Studies, I treated the curriculum like a checklist. One expectation. One lesson. Teach it until everyone gets
It’s Not Your Behaviour Management — It’s Your Systems
Why a well-run classroom doesn’t run on stickers Before I was a teacher, I was a Child and Youth Worker. I spent years in self-contained
How to Actually Fit It All In: Timetabling Your Week Like a Pro
Your Long-Range Plans are in your hands. Now comes the part every teacher dreads: figuring out how to actually live them out week to week.
Strategies to Re-Energize Student Engagement in the Classroom
If you ask almost any teacher what they want more of, the answer is usually the same: student engagement in the classroom. Not quiet compliance.Not
Teacher Burnout: Recognizing the Signs and What to Do Next
Midway through the school year is when it tends to hit. The adrenaline of September is long gone. The routines are set. The novelty has
7 Holiday-Themed STEM Projects That Make Inquiry Learning Magical
December in the classroom can feel… a little wild. Your routines wobble, energy skyrockets, and suddenly your carefully planned lessons are competing with concerts, assemblies,
How to Use Math Projects in Your Junior Classroom
If you teach in a junior classroom, you already know that keeping students engaged in math can sometimes feel like a challenge. Math projects are
How to Structure Guided Reading in Junior Grades
Struggling to make guided reading work for your junior students? You’re not alone. Once students move beyond decoding and fluency, it can be hard to
Accommodations and Modifications Don’t Have to Be Complicated
Supporting students with IEPs should not require hours of extra prep, constant one-to-one support, or converting every printable into a digital file. Within Ignited Literacy,
Why Over-Relying on Slide Decks is Holding Back Your Teaching
Slide decks are everywhere in education today. PowerPoint and Google Slides are often the backbone of a lesson plan. Many new teachers have never known
Easy Ways to Support English Language Learners in the Regular Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers
Grounded in Ontario’s Supporting English Language Learners: A Practical Guide for Ontario Educators and the Steps to English Proficiency (STEP) User Guide Introduction Every year,