Taking care of yourself is essential to ensure that students receive the best education possible. Take care of yourself, teachers! This article gives 10 tips for teachers to stay motivated in the classroom.
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Teaching Reading with the CCSS: Making Connections to Self, Across Texts, and to the World
a picture of a child reading Introduction As teachers, we all want to inspire our students to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers. We want them to engage with the world around them and develop empathy for others. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) provide a framework for teaching essential skills that will prepare our students for success inContinueContinue reading “Teaching Reading with the CCSS: Making Connections to Self, Across Texts, and to the World”
Unlocking the Power of Poetry: Writing Haiku, Shape Poetry, Diamanté, and Acrostic
8. Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? What better time to introduce your elementary students to the joys of poetry! My latest blog post provides step-by-step guides for teaching Haiku, Shape Poems, Diamanté, and Acrostics
Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com Do you know the proverb, practice what you preach? Teachers should practice what they teach. As elementary educators, we often find ourselves in a position where we are expected to not only educate our students academically, but also to help them develop social and emotional skills such as self-regulation andContinueContinue reading “Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers”
April Is National Poetry Month: Enhance Elementary Students’ Skills by Teaching Poetry
Six Benefits of Teaching Poetry to Elementary Students
