Living a Balanced Life
I always show up excited for the new year. There’s something special about freshly sharpened pencils, a new batch of students, and the quiet of a classroom waiting to come to life. But that excitement can quickly fade once classroom prep begins, meetings pile up, professional development fills your calendar, and the to-do list stretches […]
Managing a literacy block in an upper elementary classroom can sometimes feel like a juggling act. You want your students engaged and independent, but you also need space to pull small groups. That’s why I created a simple, clear R.E.A.D. station system that supports both students and teachers—without requiring a ton of prep. What is […]
A New Challenge This year, my principal asked me to move from teaching second grade to third grade in February. The reason? To help provide stronger instruction and, hopefully, boost test scores. It was a big shift, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have some doubts. I love teaching, but when I […]
