Best Classroom Management Strategies for Middle School
We've all been there. No matter how hard we are trying to rein in an unruly classroom, nothing seems to work. And then, the principal, another teacher, or someone just…
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…
How Do Teachers Get and Stay Fit? Inspiring Ideas for Every Teacher
With a Printable Teacher's Guide to Fitness InfographicThis week the weather got significantly warmer in my city. The first thing I thought of was getting back out to walk. During…
Using Literature to Combat Bullying
I bet just about all of us can think back to a time in school when we were bullied in some way by someone. As it turns out I was…
Best Games to Play in Class
Sometimes you have a few spare minutes that you need to fill. You don't have time to introduce a new concept. But you have just enough time to do SOMETHING.Other…
7 Strategies of Highly Effective Readers
According to the Institute of Reading Development, "When skilled readers open up a new book, they jump into reading with confidence and a sense of curiosity. They move through the…
Why Technology in the Classroom is Necessary
For many years, technology in the classroom was taboo. Teachers, parents, and administrators didn't want technology to interfere with students' learning. They felt that integrating technology into the classroom would…
Best and Worst Reading Apps for Struggling Readers
Parents and teachers alike have been frustrated at times when every effort to help along a struggling reader has failed.The student knows all of the rules, knows how to put…
How Teachers Can Encourage Introverted Students
We all know introverted people. They come from all walks of life and all ages. And we know that some people are extremely introverted while others are only mildly introverted.So…
How to Identify and Help Students With Eating Disorders: A Guest Post
IntroductionMy friend Chloe (known as Nyxie online) writes an excellent blog that addresses issues with mental health and eating disorders. The reason why her blog is so good is because she has…