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
Incorporating school appropriate songs into the classroom can create an enjoyable and relaxed learning environment. As a teacher, I find playing music, especially on Fridays, to be a delightful way to celebrate the end of the school week. This practice allows students to engage with the music while completing their worksheets and provides an opportunity … Read more
There are many crucial lessons for 1st graders, but mastering place value stands out as a key concept for their mathematical success. To aid in this learning, place value games for 1st grade can be an effective tool. These games help clarify that the position of each digit in a number determines its value, a … Read more
As a teacher, it is always fun but can be challenging when introducing new topics to my students in the classroom, especially subjects as vast and intriguing as the solar system. One of my favorite topics is the solar system, a subject that naturally sparks wonder and curiosity among students. When I reach this topic … Read more
We hear a lot about how adjusting to virtual instruction can be challenging for students. However, if you’re a teacher who was used to in-person teaching, you already know what a huge adjustment it has been for you as well.From my discussions with teachers, one of the biggest things they seem to struggle with is … Read more
Teaching over Zoom certainly has its challenges, as well as some benefits. As a classroom teacher, one of the biggest adjustments I needed to make when switching to Zoom was starting the day off on the right foot with a classroom greeting. Before switching to virtual learning, I always met my students at the door … Read more