WOULD YOU RATHER? Is my absolute favorite way to introduce opinion writing for kids. Before introducing text dependent opinion writing in...

How do you know if you are an effective teacher? I would imagine if you ask most teachers if they believe they are doing a good job, they...

As a teacher, I am always looking for new ideas to manage the behaviors in my classroom. With clear expectations, consistent follow...

Let’s get right to it. What percentage of students in your class can read proficiency at grade level? If it is under 95% then you need to...

Classroom Management is one of the most challenging aspects of being a teacher. The most effective teachers are masters of classroom...

The book series I am currently writing is titled How to Teach Elementary School: So That All Students Achieve; Effective Teaching from...

How do you teach the skill of inferencing? Based on Common Core Standards, students should be able to draw conclusions about text based...

Quality narrative writing can be a challenge for many students. By 5th grade, students must be able to: Write narratives to develop real...

Chapter 3 of How to Teach Elementary School: So That ALL Students Achieve! is all about knowing what to teach for your grade level....

Structured or Slow? That is the Question. Classroom Morning Routines that spark Curiosity, Discussion, and Learning! A critical aspect of...

In keeping with this month’s theme of Classroom Management, I thought I would share my THREE FAVORITE things you can do to CAUSE...

If your current classroom management plan is just not working for you OR you are trying to find a plan that fits your teaching style,...

Do you have a large number of challenging students that make teaching difficult? There are many helpful, research-based resources on the...

If you are looking to “up” your classroom management game, there are many helpful, research-based resources on the market. They vary in...

YAY! IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! It's the first day of school and what do you do? Teachers are always looking for ideas and suggestions...

The Perfectly Grown Classroom is all about Learning and Growing Together. When they say “You learn something new every day,” it is...

The Perfectly Grown Classroom is all about Learning and Growing Together. When they say, “You learn something new every day,” it is...

Your First Year was originally published in 2016 with the new edition published in 2023 with additional information included for...

“The Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based way of teaching that offers practical strategies for bringing together social-emotional...

I received a copy of this book as a first year teacher in 1995. At that time, the information was very helpful, BUT overwhelming. There...