Growing a Growth Mindset
In today’s high-stakes, all-or-nothing society, teachers across the nation see kids under the pressure of perfection from a very young age. Many children have expectations placed on them to be a straight-A student and an all-star athlete (even in little league)! They go to gymnastics, football, soccer, and ballet while being amazingly flawless sons or daughters that have great manners and always keep their bedrooms clean. But what happens when things don’t go quite right? What if they fail? Will a fixed mindset keep them stuck in a cascading feeling of failure, or will they use a growth mindset to rebound demonstrating perseverance? Make No Mistake Don’t get me wrong. Kids should be accountable and parents should have high expectations. However, sometimes these are just
Growing a Growth Mindset
In today’s high-stakes, all-or-nothing society, teachers across the nation see kids under the pressure of perfection from a very young age. Many children have expectations placed on them to be a straight-A student and an all-star athlete (even in little league)! They go to gymnastics, football, soccer, and ballet while
recent posts
Sight Word Lists: What You Need to Know!
Planning for sight word instruction can be overwhelming. So many questions… Which sight word lists should I use? Why are there different sight words lists
From Setbacks to Success
Going into my first year teaching, I just knew that all of my students were going to be successful. Without a doubt and without reservation,
How to Build Great Relationships with Parents
Kind. Caring. Respectful. These are often adjectives that parents provide when explaining what they hope for in a new teacher. It’s easy to see how
What’s Your Why?
Summer is a time for rest and relaxation for many teachers. We begin our summer break exhausted from the work we’ve done all year in
Nine Things All Teachers Need
Every year, teachers attend professional development to learn the newest trends in teaching practices. For example, teachers may learn about a new student engagement strategy,
Get Going with Google Slides!
Giggling Voices. Wiggling Legs. Energetic Bodies. Elementary classrooms are filled with students who are trying to contain so much excitement and energy that they physically
How to Differentiate with Tear-Out Groups
Differentiation will look different in every classroom each year. Additionally, the strategy used for differentiated instruction may need to change as the year progresses because
How To Differentiate Using Flex Groups
Between the many different labels, levels, and tiers we have in education, differentiation can be so overwhelming for teachers! The majority of students need support
Differentiated Math Facts
Differentiation is a buzz word in the world of education, and with good reason. Since every student is learning at a different level, it is
Using Google Forms to Lighten the Load
Elementary students are at a challenging age when it comes to technology. For some, they have been using it for years at home. For others,
Classroom Management Hacks
While teachers all over would love to plan and implement great lessons every single day, there is often something standing in the way: student behavior.
8 Back to School Activities for Every Teacher
As the weather slowly starts to cool and summer activities wind down, it is time to think about an exciting time of the year: back
First Year Teacher Struggles (and How to Avoid Them!)
Ask any teacher about something they’d never want to repeat. Chances are you’ll get many responses about the first year of teaching among other things.
Amazing Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom
We live in an increasingly connected world. When even our youngest students go home from school, many spend time on some type of electronic device.
Teaching Math with Number Bonds
Let me just say, I love number bonds! They are invaluable tools that are underutilized and undervalued, in my opinion, in many elementary classrooms. No
Subscribe
My TpT Store
Sight Word Lists: What You Need to Know!
Planning for sight word instruction can be overwhelming. So many questions… Which sight word lists should I use? Why are there different sight words lists
From Setbacks to Success
Going into my first year teaching, I just knew that all of my students were going to be successful. Without a doubt and without reservation,
How to Build Great Relationships with Parents
Kind. Caring. Respectful. These are often adjectives that parents provide when explaining what they hope for in a new teacher. It’s easy to see how
