Let me tell you a story about story elements...Once upon a time, there was a teacher who was tired of reading stories …
Effective Classroom Management Strategies: Setting the Tone for Learning
Before we became teachers, when we were young and had dreams aplenty, we probably thought of all the awesome things …
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Figurative Language Examples We Can All Learn From
Kids say the darndest things–often because their speech is littered with figurative language examples. “I could …
18 Ways to Encourage Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset in High School Classrooms
A Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Moving from I Can’t to I CanI can’t do it. I’m an immovable object, unable to …
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10 Song Analysis Lessons for Teachers
One of the positive shifts that happened as a result of PARCC becoming a short-lived focus in my district and state was …
10 Tips for Making the Most of Blended Learning
Of course, the best thing about education, whether we are talking about blended learning or the opposite of it (chunky …
10 Tips for Effective Classroom Technology Integration in the English Language Arts Classroom
For this blog on classroom technology and integrating technology in the classroom, I am writing on a laptop, using a …
Must-Have Table Topics Conversation Starters
It's almost the start of another school year. Time to dust off the table topics, conversation starters, and ice breaker …
Warning: These 9 Mistakes Will Destroy Your MTSS
Education is full of acronyms – PLC, SIP, CEU, SPED, RTI, etc. ... and here’s one more for the list: MTSS. Is …
The Writing Process Explained: From Outline to Final Draft
Writing is a messy process. Rarely do writers pick up their pen or open a fresh Google Doc and write everything start to …
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What Are Authentic Assessments?
What Are Authentic Assessments? Is it authentic to have a student deliver a persuasive speech about climate change to an …
The Art of Storytelling: Techniques for Writing Engaging Narratives
Neuroscience shows us that our brains are naturally designed for writing narratives. We can see narratives being told as …
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