When Should a Child Be Able to Read in Their Head?
Although I have not taught younger elementary school classes, I did teach all eight of my children to read. And generally speaking, although everybody learns at their own pace, most…
How to Write CLEAR Test Instructions (With 6 Examples)
Without writing clear instructions on a test, students cannot do their absolute best on that test, regardless of how much they have studied and mastered the material. But different people…
Why Social Emotional Skills are so Important in Middle School
We are hearing a lot these days about social emotional skills or social emotional learning. Parents, teachers, administrators, and organizations are all adding programs to their agenda for the sake…
What is the Average Student Teacher Ratio? (And How to Make it Work for You)
For almost as long as I've been in the upper grades of school as well as my adult years, student teacher ratio has always been a topic of discussion. Because…
Free Book Friday 5: Something for Everyone!
Welcome to Free Book Friday 5! The past few weeks I found some pretty amazing free books that many people took advantage of and enjoyed. Every week I try to…
Most Relevant Self-Care Books for Middle Schoolers
Just about all of us remember what a difficult time middle school was. Very few of us would ever want to repeat it. And things have not gotten easier or…
Free Book Friday 4: Something for Everyone!
Welcome to Free Book Friday 4! The past few weeks I found some pretty amazing free books that many people took advantage of and enjoyed. Every week I try to…
Top Inspirational Reading Quotes with Free Printable Posters
It seems that people either find reading inspirational and life-giving or they can't stand it and never do it. So if you fall in the first category, this post is…
Free Book Friday 3: Something for Everyone!
Welcome to Free Book Friday 3! The past few weeks I found some pretty amazing free books that many people took advantage of and enjoyed. Every week I try to…
Free Book Friday 2: Something for Everyone!
Welcome to Free Book Friday 2! Last week I found some pretty amazing free books that people took advantage of and enjoyed. This week's selections are just as good if…