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Easy Peasy Room Transformations
Room transformations can be overwhelming but following my tips ensures a simple, budget-friendly, stress-free and engaging lesson.
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Fall into Math
I love being able to create activities to celebrate holidays with my students.
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Using QR Codes in the Classroom
There are so many different ways to use QR codes in the classroom.
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How to Structure ELA Class
I thought that giving my students too much freedom in the writing process would hinder their development as writers.
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Classroom Reveal 2019-2020
I wish I had a picture of my classroom from my first year of teaching but I can assure you it didn’t look anything like it does now.
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How to Make Organization Your Jam
Being organized helps me feel prepared and stay sane during a hectic school day.
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Tips and Tricks for Back to School Night
If you are anything like me, you don’t necessarily look forward to Back to School Night/Open House.
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How to Kick Off the School Year
This year can and will be different with the right mindset and putting the right things into place from the start.
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Classroom Management: How to Manage Middle Schoolers
My Experience I remember setting foot in my very own classroom for the first time. I was so excited to have a classroom to call my own, to teach by myself, to get to know my students and to help them grow as learners, as mathematicians, as writers, and as digital citizens. But, my first year of teaching was rough (I was teaching, coaching water polo, and getting my Master’s degree) and I remember crying a handful of times. I am a perfectionist, OCD, Type A personality and felt like all the other teachers on my team had better classroom management than I did. In reality, I was just being…
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How to Get Started with Math Workshop
Math workshop was a game-changer for my classroom last year.