How can we help students see the relationship among their word study, reading, and writing? Here are four great tips to help strengthen students’ knowledge and independence, as you introduce real-world reading and writing through balanced literacy instruction.

It's that time of year‚ back-to-school shopping, classroom decorating, organizing, planning, planning, planning, and... coming to terms with the fact that our days of Summer fun are numbered. However, Back to School shouldn't be synonymous with the end of fun! As teachers, the end of Summer can act as a springboard to catapult us positively into a new year. It's our chance to let the adrenalin from vacations carry us through to an amazing new school year! For me, the beginning of a new school ye

Positive, workable Classroom Management can be one of the most challenging things for teachers to develop, but it's one of the most important things to do when it comes to effective teaching and learning! Here are five great tips to develop effective Classroom Management!

Looking for new ways to build a sense of community in your classroom? Here are three easy ways you can create a safe, collaborative, and interactive learning environment, so that your students are excited to participate in class!

The new school year is about to start, and along with a new class of students comes a new set of parents! Here are a few ideas for welcoming and engaging parents to get the school year off to a great start.

The threat of gun violence seems to get more real with each passing year, and we must be prepared to handle such incidents. Here are some things that teachers can do, for themselves and in the classroom, to help students cope with the fear and anxiety that develop from the reality of these tragedies.