Classroom discipline has always been the bane of my teacher existence. I am not a disciplinarian in the traditional sense. It was such a relief when I switched to a nontraditional teaching position to not have to think so intensely about classroom discipline! That doesn't mean that I don't have to manage my classes. Kids… Continue reading Taking On a New Approach to Classroom Rules
Author: PinaRose
Who Doesn’t Love a Back-to-School Sale???
Hello Friends! I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer break (if you had a summer break). Where I live, it's time to start thinking about getting back to school. Is there a more perfect way than with the annual TpT Back-to-School sale??? Since becoming a TpT author, I've had the chance to learn about what… Continue reading Who Doesn’t Love a Back-to-School Sale???
It’s OK to Not Follow the Lesson Plan
I had a completely different plan for what I wanted to write today. Then, I had the most incredible moment of spontaneity while teaching, that I just had to share it with all of you! A student I work with twice a week for reading and writing is raising butterflies as a school science project.… Continue reading It’s OK to Not Follow the Lesson Plan
What To Do This Summer
At long last, the school year is drawing to a close! Students aren't the only ones that look forward to the end of the school year. Teachers look forward to it, too. Teaching is exhausting work. Especially this past year, our mental, physical, and emotional energies are just about zapped. We are all looking forward… Continue reading What To Do This Summer
Automaticity in Math
For several months, I've been on a CGI math journey. (For more information on my CGI math journey, check out a few of my previous posts: https://pinaroseeducation.com/2021/01/30/cgi-math-book-study-part-1/ https://pinaroseeducation.com/2021/03/01/its-not-really-about-the-numbers-cgi-math-book-study-part-2/ https://pinaroseeducation.com/2021/03/15/cgi-book-study-analyzing-student-work/). As with many adventures, I find myself developing more questions as I go along. One question that's been following me everywhere on my journey is, "What… Continue reading Automaticity in Math
3 Great Teacher YouTubers to Check Out!
*Disclaimer: I am not associated or affiliated with the following YouTube channels. I am only sharing this for your information and to share my experiences with these channels. It seems that everyone has a YouTube channel these days! Even teachers have been using YouTube to share ideas! (Should I start one???) Although there seem to… Continue reading 3 Great Teacher YouTubers to Check Out!
A Sale to Show Appreciation!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To celebrate, Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale on May 4th and 5th, 2021! If you're a teacher, take time to treat yourself to some great teacher-made products and resources. If you're a parent, celebrate the teachers in your children's lives with a gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers. As… Continue reading A Sale to Show Appreciation!
I Got Vaccinated!!!
I did it! It's finally done! I received both doses of the covid-19 vaccine. This is a huge milestone in this long journey of virtual teaching. I just wanted to share my experiences in getting the vaccine and my hopes for what it means for the future. In March, I qualified to receive my vaccine… Continue reading I Got Vaccinated!!!
3 Great Websites for CGI Math
*Disclaimer: This post will contain links to other websites. I am not at all affiliated with any of organizations to which I am providing the links, and I do not receive compensation for mentioning them. The links are purely for your information. For the past month, I've put a bit of a hold on my… Continue reading 3 Great Websites for CGI Math
Tutoring English Language Learners
As the world continues to get smaller, and humans move their lives from one country to another, we are inevitably going to find ourselves having to work with students that are new to speaking English. This can be incredibly challenging, especially if the teacher does not have knowledge of the student's native language. This has… Continue reading Tutoring English Language Learners

