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I’ve been a teacher for a long time. And for just as long, I’ve struggled with my weight. Not because I didn’t care. Not because I wasn’t trying. But because, like a lot of educators, I’ve been stuck in a cycle of giving everything to everyone else and putting myself last. Teaching is physically and
This year, I decided to try something new with my 4th and 5th grade math intervention groups: interactive notebooks. But not just any notebooks… mini ones. Why I Went Mini Let’s be honest: intervention time is short, and our students are often struggling with more than just math. Keeping things simple was the goal. So
So… state testing is done. Your brain is screaming, “Now what?” If you’re like most teachers, the time between testing and the last day of school can feel like no-man’s land. You’re expected to “keep teaching” but everyone’s a little burned out, your pacing guide is done(ish), and kids can practically smell summer vacation. Here’s
I like a themed activity as much as the next teacher, especially when we’re at that point in February where everyone could use something different. But I don’t want to lose an entire class period to an activity just because there are hearts on it. If we’re doing something for Valentine’s Day in my math
Assessments (both mid-year and final) are looming, and while they can feel overwhelming, they don’t have to be! With the right strategies and tools, you can set your students (and yourself) up for success.
