When my district went virtual last March, all teachers began using Google products for all our teaching needs. Along the way, we learned some Google tips to make life easier and expand our strategies. Some colleagues were confused about how to use google slides (especially in math) for anything other than a presentation and limited themselves with using google forms to just quizzes. But ... Read More about Google Tips for Math Class
Ways to Get Started With Algebra Tiles
Students, especially in the early grades, need concrete examples of using algebraic concepts, even our youngest learners. Algebra tiles offers a great way to see an expression or what makes a variable different from an integer. When I first started teaching, using manipulatives in the classroom was stressed as one of the most valuable ways for students to understand abstract concepts. The ... Read More about Ways to Get Started With Algebra Tiles
12 Time Saving Hacks for Teachers
Every teacher is looking for ways to save time in and out of the classroom. Especially returning to the classroom after 16 months, there is so much to do and I personally try to avoid working after hours. And I never take home work on the weekend. However, I do my lesson planning on Sunday when I am relaxed and have reflected on how the previous week went. Then I am ready to determine what I need ... Read More about 12 Time Saving Hacks for Teachers
Back to School Ideas
The first week back to school is both stressful and exciting and I’m not talking about the students. Getting to know individual students, remembering all those names, organizing activities for students to get acclimated to the classroom as well as getting used to all those ringing bells makes the first week back eventful. There are a number of goals I have for the first week. Since my ... Read More about Back to School Ideas
Preparing Students for a Sub
You might want to have perfect attendance as a teacher this year, but at some point you will have a sub. It might not be an illness, it could be an emergency of some type, an unexpected meeting you are called to attend or a professional development opportunity. It will be a much easier transition for students if they are prepared in advance. Preparing the Students Don’t keep Secrets If ... Read More about Preparing Students for a Sub
Save Time Grading
When I was a first year teacher, I took home work each night and every weekend. That lasted three long years. I probably would not have every stopped but one day I put the collected classwork in my teacher cart, along with my bottle of water. By the time I arrived home, the water had leaked and all the papers were soaked and I was unable to grade them. And the Earth did not stop spinning, ... Read More about Save Time Grading
Teacher FAQs: Questions You Need to be Able to Answer
A new school year is quickly approaching and those of us who have been virtually teaching for the past 17 months are eager to get back in the classroom. However, getting back to the classroom means more interaction with parents, administrators, and students who have LOTS of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Some of these questions will be easily resolved in your syllabus but be prepared to ... Read More about Teacher FAQs: Questions You Need to be Able to Answer
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