3 Reasons You're Struggling to Get Your Class to Be Quiet

I see teachers asking over and over in Facebook groups about how to get their chatty class to stop talking. There seems to be an epidemic of disrespect in our classrooms these days, but there are a few reasons you might be struggling to get your class to be quiet.

Big Morning Routine Mistakes You Make (and How to Fix Them!)

Having a solid morning routine is key to having a classroom that runs smoothly for the rest of the day. No matter how experienced you are, there's a good chance your morning routine could be improved. Here are the big morning routine mistakes you make AND how to fix them!

20 in 2020 Challenge: How to Be a Priority in the New Year

You do so much for other people. You fill all the shoes in your daily life - partner, caregiver, cook, doctor, teacher, driver. The list goes on and on. When is the last time you took some time just for you? In 2020, let's set aside 20 minutes a day to make ourselves a priority. Join me for the 20 in 2020 Challenge.

The Honest Truth: You Need More Than Just Math Centers

Guided Math is a fabulous approach to teaching in elementary classrooms, but is using centers enough? Probably not.

10+ Easy Lunches That Will Save Teachers Valuable Time

Take lunch preparation worries off your to-do list with these 10+ easy lunch meals that will save you valuable time!

Food is the last thing you need to be worrying about when you're preparing to go back to school. You've got class lists to refine, open houses to attend, and decisions about whether you'll decorate your room with Harry Potter or a shiplap theme.

Every teacher needs a go-to list of easy lunch meals they can grab inspiration from, especially at the beginning of the school year.

Let me do the digging for you with this list of more than 10 easy lunch meals that will save you valuable time!

How to Write Error-Free Report Card Comments: The Best Solution

After hours writing report card comments, the editing process can sometimes take just as long. Easily write error-free report card comments with this free online writing assistant.

Writing report card comments is exhausting. You've just completed days of marking, your desk is piled up like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and all you want to do is take your new novel outside to the finally-warming spring sunshine.