Teaching in 2020 has been nothing less than challenging. Whether you are teaching face-to-face, virtually, hybrid, or using dual modalities, these times in the classroom are not what any of us ever thought we would be doing. As co-teachers, I honestly do not think there has been a time more important time than these to share ideas with each other of things that are currently working for us. ... Read More about Fun Socially Distanced Classroom Ideas

Looking for some ways to show appreciation to your coworker or your child's teacher this holiday season? Here are some teacher gift ideas for Christmas or any other occasion that are sure to be used by your most appreciated teachers. For the "Bookworm" Teacher Many teachers are avid readers. It's a great way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle as well as a way to gain more knowledge ... Read More about 20+ Teacher Gift Ideas for Christmas or Any Occasion

Text-based opinion writing is a form of essay writing that is usually taught beginning in fourth grade. In this type of writing, students are asked to read anywhere from 2 - 4 sources. Then, they respond to a prompt by stating an opinion and supporting it with evidence from the texts. As you can imagine, this is a very complex and multistep process. As a teacher, it can be difficult to know where ... Read More about Free Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer

Have you ever considered creating an escape room that covers the skills or standards you have taught, but you didn't know where to start? These engaging scenario games make reviewing skills fun for students, but they seem so complex to create. The good news is that they do not have to be. I recently created a simplified version for my upper elementary students, and they absolutely loved it. In ... Read More about Making an Escape Room