I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
While there are many people out there who have taught the same grade for many years, or sometimes even decades - I am not that person. After seven years in the classroom I taught seven different things. Then during my eighth year I did yet another different thing by becoming an administrator. That's why today I want to share with you how to prepare for a new school year when you are switching grades. There are many things to consider when you … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Teaching Portfolio How To & Tips
Have you considered making a teaching portfolio to showcase your success as a teacher? Then check out this guide to making one! This post was most recently updated in January 2019. Looking at some of these pictures, I cringe at my font choices and the types of resources and downloads I was creating. But this post was written in 2012 using the portfolio I had used in 2011. Trust me - if I am going to apply for another teaching job, I will … [Read more...] about Teaching Portfolio How To & Tips
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Teacherpreneur Blogger Media Kit
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Teaching Classroom Procedures and Expectations
There's so much "advice" out there for teachers who are having classroom management problems. You can read books, blogs, get information from the teachers down the hall, and some parents may even tell you how to do your job. But today I want to talk to you about how to prevent problems in the first place. That's why we're going to dive into teaching classroom procedures and expectations. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase, I … [Read more...] about Teaching Classroom Procedures and Expectations
Getting Your Classroom to Manage Itself
Getting your classroom to manage itself can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be! With a little extra thought and planning on your part, you can have a class that functions nearly on their own without you even present. How great would it be to know your class will be well-behaved for a sub, when an administrator walks into the room, or even when you simply need to step into the hallway for a few extra moments? How can this be … [Read more...] about Getting Your Classroom to Manage Itself
How to Teach About the Presidential Election in Your Classroom
Can I just be honest for a moment? This year, many people are more heated about the election than in years past. The main two candidates have elicited strong emotions from people on both sides. That being said, it's hard to know how to teach about the presidential election in your classroom. Do you just pretend the 2016 election isn't taking place? Do you ignore talking about the candidates and simply focus on the process? Or … [Read more...] about How to Teach About the Presidential Election in Your Classroom
