How to Improve Students’ Writing Skills Writing skills refer to the ability to express thoughts, ideas, and information effectively through written language. This includes the ability to organize ideas, use proper grammar and punctuation, and tailor writing to a… Continue Reading…
May 18, 2023
Summer Reading List for Teachers Summer is both a time of relaxation and preparation for teachers. As educators, we are always looking for ways to improve our instruction. We put together a summer reading list for teachers that are… Continue Reading…
May 22, 2023
Why Instructional Coaching is Critical by Dianne McKinley If you want teachers to grow, thrive, and stay at your school, instructional coaching is critical. Research is conclusive that the most important factor in children’s learning is the quality of… Continue Reading…
May 3, 2023
Staying Informed! written by Bill Reed Early in my career, when I was in the classroom teaching, I was busy just preparing for my lesson I was teaching. I struggled to stay on top of everything going on in… Continue Reading…
Social-Emotional Learning • Teachers
May 2, 2023
Student Social Emotional Check-In Ideas by Tiffany Creager Daily or weekly social emotional check-ins with students provide a quick way to include student voice, encourage self-awareness, and teach social awareness. Social emotional check-ins are an important part of the… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Reading
May 9, 2023
Decodable Text 101 By April Connelley As I work with teachers, I’m hearing more and more about the transition away from leveled text in the early grades to decodable text. It’s a shift for many teachers who have based… Continue Reading…
April 21, 2023
Picture Books Picture books are books that use illustrations, often accompanied by text, to tell a story or convey a message. They are typically aimed at young children, although they can also be enjoyed by adults. Picture books can… Continue Reading…
April 20, 2023
The Ultimate Recess Equipment Whether you are a classroom teacher, physical education teacher, or school principal, chances are you are looking to add something fun and engaging to your playground or gym equipment. Look no further than the amazing… Continue Reading…
March 29, 2023
Time To Stretch written by William Reed It is finally Spring. Spring Breaks are over, and we are in the home stretch to the end of the school year. As we all know it is a marathon and not… Continue Reading…
April 4, 2023
The 5 Seasons of Education written by Bill Reed We all know that there are four seasons in nature. However, there are 5 seasons of education. Each one is filled with excitement and unique challenges. Summer … Continue Reading…
