Save Time, Save Energy: Smart End-of-Year Moves to Prevent Teacher Burnout
I’m all about keeping things simple. This is certainly important all year long, as the workload for every teacher is enormous. But at the end of the year, when you…
Too Many Curriculum Demands? Integrated Literacy Lessons is the Answer.
Whether you have to tightly follow a specific curriculum, you have a great deal of freedom in what materials you use to teach, or you fall somewhere in the middle…
Want to See an Integrated Literacy Day?
I’m a big proponent of integrated literacy instruction. Why? Well for starters, it just makes good sense. It’s also very supported by research. And it helps make the reading-writing connection…
Literacy Blocks that Truly Fit it All In
I’m a big fan of the Peleton. It’s a huge part of my self-care routine. The instructors are amazing, the music is fantastic, and there’s a huge variety of workouts…
Why Doing the Minimum is Actually the Best Approach
To say that teaching is a demanding job is an understatement. Which is why I’m always looking to find ways to streamline and simplify. Not just for myself, but for…