Most of us have seen bullying more than once in our lives. Unfortunately, bullying is very common in schools. As a matter of fact, around 20 percent of students between the ages of 12 and 18 say they have experienced bullying nationwide. As a teacher and parent, this is a scary thought, but it is … Read more
Being a teacher can be a very fulfilling profession. However, it can also be a very challenging on at times, too. From all the paperwork, grading, planning, and everything else that is needed to serve your class and help them learn. One other thing that can really challenge us as teachers is our students, particularly … Read more
Have you been thinking about starting an afterschool club at your school? Are you feeling lost about what club to offer or how to even go about getting it up and running? You’re not alone! I debated starting a club for years and always put it off because I just wasn’t sure what club the … Read more
If you’re a preschool teacher, you are likely always searching for new ways to get your young students engaged and learning. Preschool-age students have an innate desire to learn, but they are also very active and haven’t mastered self-control yet. This can sometimes make it difficult to keep your students engaged. As a preschool teacher, … Read more
Whether you teach English language learners or native English speakers, you may have noticed that many of your students are having trouble with sentence structure. Whether you’re seeing too many simple sentences or have notices that your students are simply writing sentence fragments, there are things you can do to help your students. A few … Read more
Math is one of the hardest subjects in school, but it is a subject that is required to be taught. Therefore, teachers have no way around it. I remember math being a tough subject for me as a child, so I often watch my students and relate to their frustrations when it comes to doing … Read more
What is an RSP teacher? If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. Many individuals wonder exactly what an RSP teacher does and want to know whether it is the right career fit for their strengths, interests, and qualifications. Today, I’d like to help you answer all your questions related to what is RSP teacher. … Read more
I am a 5th grade teacher who enjoys teaching spelling. I see it as a necessity to become successful in life. While some students love learning spelling, there are a lot that struggle with this subject. This led me in search of the best spelling activities for 5th graders. The reason that I decided to … Read more
Whether you’re a 1st grade teacher or a parent of a 1st grader, you may be looking for the best chapter books for 1st graders. First grade is such an important year for students to improve on their reading skills. While many 1st graders are still working on their letter sounds, sight words, and other … Read more
Sometimes teachers want to play music in their classrooms to give their students a happy, laid-back atmosphere that they can sing, dance, and move around in. As a teacher myself, I enjoy playing music on Fridays to celebrate the end of the school week. I let my students listen as they work on worksheets, and … Read more