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I help teachers, school leaders, and parents navigate life in the public school system and raise little learners.
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An Easy Table Points Classroom Management Strategy for K-5
I absolutely love using table points as a simple yet effective way to motivate kids in lower elementary school classrooms. What most K-2 teachers need is a streamlined, no-fuss classroom management strategy that…
30 Interactive Word Wall Ideas for the Classroom
At my elementary school, our word walls have to meet very specific requirements because we follow a dual-language program called Gomez and Gomez. But guess what? These word wall ideas for the classroom will…
A Kindergarten Reading Level: What’s Expected of Today’s Kids
Kindergarten certainly isn’t what it used to be. In decades past, kindergarten was mostly about socialization and learning through play. Now, we see learning through play happening mostly in pre-k. Today’s public school…
33 of the Best Teacher Supplies for Your Classroom
As a former classroom teacher and current instructional coach, I can help you set up your classroom for success. The right supplies in your classroom can make a huge difference in your mindset. …
What Is a Title 1 School? Pros & Cons for Parents
For my entire teaching career, I have worked in title 1 schools, so I know quite a bit about the nuts and bolts of what that experience is like in the communities where…
Why Your Child’s Teacher Won’t Let Kids Go to the Bathroom (and how to solve the problem)
I am a former classroom teacher, current literacy interventionist, and a mom of three young kids who will NOT be having accidents in their classrooms. There’s a lot of outrage over potty policies…
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