When it comes to teaching children, two heads are better than one. That’s how I try to think about it anyway, when I have a co-teacher assigned to my room for the year.…
How to Integrate Music Into the Core Elementary Subjects
Integrating music into the core subjects can be a little overwhelming, especially if you’re not musical yourself. If you're asked to add music instruction to your…
Classroom Management Tips You Can't Teach Without
“Children are like the ocean. You should never turn your back on it.”
You have probably heard this quote before, and it couldn’t be truer. Whether you’re a first…
How to Teach Gratitude in Your Classroom
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but counting one’s blessings doesn’t need to be limited to just the month of November! Researchers have found that practicing…
Best Practices for Supporting Students with Special Needs
When teachers hear the term special needs, the most common type of educational disability probably comes to mind: a learning disability. This term, however, includes a…
Four Early Reading Strategies and Teaching Tips
One of the leading predictors of future academic achievement is early reading success. Because early readers are just learning to read, many traditional reading…
Why Students Aren't Motivated and How to Motivate Them
Have you ever asked a student why they do their homework? Chances are the answer is something like this: "My teacher told me to." Have you ever asked a student why…
