When teachers talk about the joys of teaching, I’m pretty sure they aren’t talking about report card writing. It may just rank right up there

      Mornings in the classroom are a really important part of the day to me. It’s a time that sometimes doesn’t get the

Are you using games in the classroom? Research has shown that games can have a huge impact on student learning! Not only are games a

Incorporating inspirational quotes into your classroom is a great way to get your students motivated, thinking critically, and discussing deeply. Inspirational quotes are also an

I think most teachers would agree that the best test prep is simply quality instruction over time using a spiral review. Day to day consistent

You can find lots of research that clearly shows that brain breaks increase academic achievement, help with concentration, boost on-task behavior, improve student attitudes…but actually,

Here we go again… A new school year and a new set of kids…Time to start working on creating a classroom community. So what exactly

It’s clear…just turn on the news and you realize that kindness is needed more than ever. Some may say that kindness should be taught at

The very first time I used task cards in my classroom, I was hooked! I love task cards because these little cards are loaded with

When students feel that they are valued and that their teacher cares about them, it makes a huge difference in the way they view the

No one knows exactly what it’s like to be a teacher except a real teacher! Our time spent in the classroom is definitely important but