As an ELA and Literacy teacher, I discovered that teaching history is enjoyable and highly beneficial. A refreshing change from the usual grammar exercises exists. History offers a wealth of
As Summer is coming to a close we want to offer a few tips to parents and teachers on preparing for next school year. As a mentor and teacher coach,
The Fourth of July marks two important occasions. The first is America’s independence. The second is for most parents: your kid’s summer vacation may be half over! By now you
How do you feel about summer reading challenges? Can I share something with you? I hate summer reading, I hated it as a kid, and I hated it as a
We cannot undervalue the importance of physical education in early childhood. Unfortunately, studies show that children today do not get enough physical activity. Alarming statistics from the CDC: Shockingly, this
Let’s discuss online safety for kids! I was the technology teacher for an elementary school for many years. A significant part of the instruction was online safety and etiquette. Unfortunately,
Many people find music relevant to their daily lives. As an art form, some music lovers appreciate music just like others appreciate art. Some find music relaxing, while others need
I can’t speak for my colleagues about teacher appreciation, but I always thought teacher appreciation to be a curious holiday. I love teaching and believe that when a parent entrusts
Promoting inclusivity in a classroom can be a touchy subject. There is so much politicization of the subject that many educators are afraid to discuss creating an inclusive classroom. It
Do you dread or look forward to scheduled parent/teacher conferences throughout the school year? Whether you like them or not they are necessary and can become the catalyst to change,
