Why You Should Celebrate Your Failures in the Classroom
If you try new things in your classroom, chances are that some of them will fail. The first time I taught Literature Circles was nothing short of a disaster. Despite…
How to Survive the Weeks Before Holiday Break
"Holiday break." Those two words make every teacher, and all students, very excited. (Parents...not so much.)
But, the weeks before holiday break...
THOSE…
6 Tips for How to Be a More Effective Co-Teacher
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.…
What My Students Have Taught Me About Teaching
Every day we are faced with a seemingly impossible task of engaging, teaching, nurturing, and inspiring a classroom full of students each with different needs. While…
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…
Why I Am Grateful to Be a Teacher
I graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations and Organizational Leadership. I entered Corporate America bright-eyed and ready to help…
