Teachers have many demands on their time. One of the most critical parts of the job is planning and preparing for teaching. Unfortunately, sometimes that time dwindles as you work on completing all the other tasks that come up and seem more urgent. This post will give you some quick tips for blocking out time… Read More
You need easy, low-prep ideas for the last days of school and I’ve got some great ones for you! These ideas are also good for those afternoons after standardized testing. 1—Have a read-in for as much of the day as your students can handle! Let them bring pillows, stuffies, and towels to lie down on.… Read More
“Time management” is a tricky term. I used to think that time management was all about getting up earlier, staying up later and cramming as many tasks into the day as I could possibly do. Now I think that managing my time is more about being intentional about my use of time. It means doing… Read More
“Time management” is a tricky term. I used to think that time management was all about getting up earlier, staying up later and cramming as many tasks into the day as I could possibly do. Now I think that managing my time is more about being intentional about my use of time. It means doing… Read More
If you’re new to upper elementary grades or just want to know what to expect, here are eight generalizations I have found helpful to know. (By the way, this is the second post in a series where I will discuss each of these eight topics in more depth, along with some tips for how to… Read More
If you’ve read my post about weekly planning or Friday planning, you already know my process for planning my week in advance. This post will share some task ideas that help you plan and prep for the upcoming week, which saves you hours of time in the long run! Some of the things that can… Read More