Are you intentionally modeling behavior for older students? Modeling positive behavior can be an important piece of classroom management. Multifaceted. Layered. Complex. When I think of memorable teachers, of teachers…
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Creating a Classroom Community
Creating a classroom community takes time, patience, and conscious effort. Always looking to grow, I brainstormed methods and approaches with five of my blogging friends. A strong classroom community can…
Informational Texts: Activities for Secondary ELA
Do you need informational texts and activities? Are you looking for ideas concerning how to teach informational texts? Look no more! Don’t let informational texts seem like a “downer” in…
Writing a Letter of Recommendation for Students
If you are a high school teacher, at some point you will be tasked with writing a letter of recommendation for students. These are my ideas for proceeding with writing…
Create a Classroom Environment in which Students Value Education
A classroom environment can convey messages to students that words cannot. All* teachers want students to learn more than content. I want students to write well, but I also strive…
How To Make A Parent Phone Call
Did you just search in your browser, “how to make a parent phone call”? I won’t tell anyone. Sometimes, teachers call home with wonderful news. Sometimes, teachers don’t. You must…