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
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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
How to Use an iPad in the Classroom
So I know that I am a little late to the party; and many many teachers before me have raved about how an iPad has
Don’t Forget the Few
Today I learned a lesson in my classroom from a student. I remembered that I need to remember the few students in my classroom that
STAR Homework
I was looking for a way to build on the idea that I want my students to self monitor their own learning. While I wanted
Whole Brain Teaching: Two weeks into Classroom Management
Two weeks in and I am so glad that I decided to finally return to the classroom. I was a little worried about my students