As teachers, our days are spent executing our perfectly planned lessons, hitting the standards, and making meaning for our students. But there’s something that almost
Bringing knowledge of diverse people and cultures to the classroom is so important. Teaching about celebrations and holidays around the world and in your classrooms
The holidays are a wonderful time to explore the traditions of other cultures. Students will love hearing about the many varied traditions and their meanings
Trustworthy kids grow up to be trustworthy adults, so any time that you spend focusing on this trait with your student will be time well
One of the most challenging parts of the Reading Workshop model for most teachers is holding Reading Conferences. After all, leading a Reading Conference is
December is one of my favorite months! I just love the decorations, the special family celebrations, and the excitement in the air! At school, I
Self-discipline is important for kids in so many ways. Good self-discipline helps kids stay in control of their actions, stay focused on goals, and feel
It is vital that we teach all our students how to practice good citizenship. After all, the actions of each individual person at home, in
December is always such a hectic month. Not only do we have extra activities at home and school, but kids filled with off-the-wall excitement (yes, I
Since 1992, November has been designated as National Native American Heritage Month. Its purpose is to honor the traditions and heritage of Native American and
The idea of “fair” is very tricky for kids. They often have the idea that everything should be fair all the time. It’s even harder
Responsibility is like a muscle- the more you use it, the stronger it gets! This means that the earlier kids can start taking responsibility
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