7 Tips for Teaching a Split Grade Class
I love teaching a split-grade class. I know this may not be a popular opinion in teaching, but there it is. In reality, many of
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Why I love Long Range Plans (and you can too!!)
Its done!!! My 4/5 Long range plans are finally completed. Having such detailed plans this past fall was a life saver. Being very pregnant with
Design a Room for Language Instruction
What can we do with 100 minutes during our language block. With so much to do and so many expectations to cover how can we
What My Grade 5 Grads Taught Me
Well it is that time of year again when the small group of students that I teach set to graduate. My first set of students
Top 10 reasons you should ditch student desks
So are you as tired as I am with the disgusting state of black holes that you have in your room called student desks. I
Tech Tools for School: Google Drive
I hate paper. This is a problem for a teacher because we are very regularly buried in paper. Some days I feel like I am
Planning for the Year Ahead
Many of us teachers are enjoying our summer holidays and taking it easy. However, this is a great opportunity to plan and organize for the
Shooting for the STARS – Literacy Goal Board
Every student needs goals to work towards and this is very important in Literacy instruction. I have used a variety of different goal boards for
Classroom Supply Labels
I love Labels!! Anyone who knows me or has seen my classroom knows that I love labels and love that my labels coordinate with everything
Technology in the Classroom
Using technology in the classroom has amazing benefits. I love using technology with my students. Using technology makes students more engaged in class and offers
My Year in Review
I remember my feelings from last September like they were yesterday. I was told that I had a challenging class with some students that had
Tips to being an Effective Supply Teacher
In Ontario there is a very competitive market to become a teacher. It is a difficult process for many to get into teachers college. Then
