My original plan for this post has gone completely out the window. This year's testing season will be unlike any I'm familiar with. At the time that I'm posting this, I haven't heard how state standardized testing will happen in my state. And, I'm assuming that most other state's don't know how testing will happen… Continue reading Testing Season (Part II)
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TPT Is Having a SALE!!!
TPT is having a sale on April 6-7, 2020!!! This couldn't come at a more opportune time. With educators providing instruction remotely, and parents trying to support student learning at home, the resources on TeachersPayTeachers can help everyone. Use the code FORYOU to save up to 25% on resources. The resources in my own store… Continue reading TPT Is Having a SALE!!!
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Education in the Time of Crisis: Suggestions for Parents
It seems that most schools around the country are closed due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Schools are closed in my area, including where I work. For the past couple of weeks, I have been trying to adjust to life providing education services online. I've watched the news reports about how parents are struggling to… Continue reading Education in the Time of Crisis: Suggestions for Parents
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It’s Testing Season! (Part I)
It's almost spring... a time when many a teachers' attention turns to testing. I think most teachers would agree that testing is their least favorite part of teaching. However, it is a reality in our students' lives. We want our students to be successful. Their families want them to be successful as well. Parents often… Continue reading It’s Testing Season! (Part I)
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My Tutoring Routine for Math
Math was never easy for me as a kid. When I became a teacher, it was the subject matter I was most nervous about teaching. How could I possibly teach students to feel confident in math when I've never felt confident with the subject myself? My current tutoring practice has really given me a chance… Continue reading My Tutoring Routine for Math
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My Routine for Tutoring Writing
As I said in my previous blog post, I've been tutoring for the past few months. Along with my reading students, I have a few kiddos that see me for support with their writing. Although I try to include writing in all the subjects I tutor, I have a specific routine that I use for… Continue reading My Routine for Tutoring Writing
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My Tutoring Routine for Reading
For the past couple of years, I've been tutoring small groups and individuals. I work with a variety of students in multiple subject areas at all levels. Reading is one subject area that parents often want support for their children. After experimenting with different activities and routines, I've finally found a routine with activities that… Continue reading My Tutoring Routine for Reading
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Getting Motivated By Being Reflective
Many years ago, as a student teacher, my professors required us to be reflective. Keeping a teaching journal was a frequent assignment. We were required to reflect on everything from our lessons to the effectiveness of our bulletin boards. It was exhausting work. At the time, I didn't really appreciate the practice. However, I'm finding… Continue reading Getting Motivated By Being Reflective
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YOU Are the Most Important Part of Education!
For months, I've been reading articles and watching videos by teachers and educational organizations addressing the challenges of teachers being overworked and exhausted. I've addressed the issue myself a few times on this blog. On the surface, it can feel like all this "teacher tired" talk can have a negative overtone -- something that Teaching… Continue reading YOU Are the Most Important Part of Education!
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Lighting a New Fire
Happy New Year! I hope all of you have enjoyed your break from school. Hopefully, you are all feeling rejuvenated and ready to get back to the work of educating others. For several months, I've been reading articles and watching videos about teaching being exhausting work and about educators feeling completely burnt out. Everything I… Continue reading Lighting a New Fire
