Teachers are accustomed to having an audience. After all, in the classroom, teachers are not only teachers, but nurses, engineers, coaches, counselors, and actors. However, stage fright tends to kick in when our audience switches from tiny humans to adults with a laptop taking notes on our every move. Teacher observations can be nerve wrecking. …
I remember in the early days of my teaching career, parent conferences felt very stressful. I would overthink what I was wearing, what I was saying, the way our classroom looked, even the way I shook a parent’s hand as they entered. These worries slowly faded as I gained more experience and learned valuable lessons …
WHY SMALL GROUPS? Teachers are busy! From instruction to meetings, planning times, and that lingering parent email that you need to respond to…small groups may seem like just another thing to add to your never ending list. What are small groups and why are they important in the classroom? Small groups are a selected group …
Have you just signed up for a Fluency and Fitness membership and you want to know all of the AMAZING ways you can use the site in your classroom? Well, you’re in luck! I am going to walk you through our entire website and the THOUSANDS of resources now available at your fingertips! Let’s get …
Remember what your birthday was like when you were at school? You would wake up, throw on your favorite shirt, and proudly walk down the hallway. You knew that something special was waiting just for YOU whenever you walked through the classroom door. Whether it was a special birthday chair, a treat, or just a …
Teachers are loading up their cars and stampeding through the school doors with bags and boxes in tow. The laminators are warming up, coffee is in hand and we are counting down the days until students return. Teachers, get your glue guns ready because back to school season is finally here! However, before you begin …
First year teachers, gather around and take these tips to heart! I have gathered 5 things I wish I’d known my first year teaching to share with you – I hope this simple piece of advice makes your school year that much better! IT GETS EASIER I’ll be honest, the first year of teaching can …
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It is summer and you are looking for the perfect teaching job! You have researched districts, prepared your resume, sent the emails, made the phone calls, and now you have landed an interview! Congratulations! Now what? We have compiled a list of interview tips for teachers to prepare you for the big day! We are …
Summer is here and you are ready to prop your feet up, pour a glass of wine, sit by the pool, and relax! While all of these are definitely on every teacher’s summer to-do list, there are also a few proactive summer tips you can check off your list that your future teacher-self will thank …
As the school year comes to a close and summer break begins, it is easy to think it is ALL fun and games for the next three months, but it is important to continue to foster learning over summer break. We want to ensure students retain all of the important information they have learned from …
