Understanding the main idea is a fundamental reading skill that helps students grasp the essence of a text. One effective tool for teaching this concept is the classic children’s book The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown. Its engaging format and clear structure make it an excellent resource for helping students identify and articulate the main ... Read More about Teaching Main Idea with “The Important Book”
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Increase Parent/Teacher Communication
Establishing and maintaining open lines of communication between parents and teachers is essential for a successful school year. Here are five practical strategies to enhance parent/teacher communication, ensuring a more collaborative and supportive educational environment: 1. Implement Regular Updates Regular updates keep parents informed ... Read More about Increase Parent/Teacher Communication
First Day of School with Chrysanthemum
As summer fades and the new school year approaches, teachers everywhere are gearing up to create engaging and memorable experiences for their students. Consequently, introducing a beloved classic like Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes is a fantastic way to kick off the school year. This heartwarming story captures the school start's joys and ... Read More about First Day of School with Chrysanthemum
Amazon Teacher Tees
Amazon is a great place to get teacher tees. I was fortunate to work at a school with a laid back dress code. This meant I wore A LOT of comfy teacher tees! Teacher tees can be styled in so many different ways. They can be worn with jeans for a casual look or with a skirt for a dressy look. All of the Amazon teacher tees below are under $20. ... Read More about Amazon Teacher Tees
Back to School Gift for Teachers
Back to school season always makes me miss teaching. Since I obviously didn't need to shop for myself, I decided to put together back to school gift baskets for my beautiful sister in law and soon to be sister in law! My youngest brother married an elementary school teacher, and my other brother is in an engaged to high school science teacher. I ... Read More about Back to School Gift for Teachers
Back to School with Chrysanthemum
The first school week brings different feelings, like excitement or worry. With many new faces and places, it is important for teachers to create a positive environment. Students thrive when they learn and feel good. "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes is a great way to do this. This story makes a friendly classroom from the start. Using this book ... Read More about Back to School with Chrysanthemum
Top 5 June Books
The month of June has been filled with many books. In the past year I started listening to books on Audible while running. On top of listening to books, I’ve also been spending a lot more time reading. I used to read a lot, but life gets busy and reading was one thing that was pushed to the side. In the past few months, I've made reading a ... Read More about Top 5 June Books
Rainy Day at Epcot with Tanner
Last week my son and I were able to go to Epcot for a pass holder preview of the newest ride: Guardians of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind. It turned out to be a very rainy day at Epcot with Tanner, but we still had a great time. We got to Epcot around 10 and headed straight to Karamell-Kuche, which is the bakery in the Germany pavilion. I've heard ... Read More about Rainy Day at Epcot with Tanner
Camping at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Last week I took Tanner camping at Fort Wilderness. We had never been camping before, so it was quiet the adventure! Tanner joined Boy Scouts this year and has decided to go on a weeklong campout out of the state this summer. He was excited to sign up, but I was a bit hesitant since he had never camped. I decided I would take him camping for ... Read More about Camping at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Phonics for Students with Dyslexia
Learning to read and spell can be exceptionally challenging for students with dyslexia. Challenges become greater when systematic instructional practices are not used in the classroom. An Orton Gillingham approach has become the gold standard for phonics instruction for students with dyslexia. Unfortunately, many schools do not use this method ... Read More about Phonics for Students with Dyslexia
