Would You Rather: Opinion Writing for Kids
WOULD YOU RATHER? Is my absolute favorite way to introduce opinion writing for kids. Before introducing text dependent opinion writing in...
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Perfectly Grown
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Book Review: The Highly Effective Teacher: 7 Classroom-Tested Teaching Tips That Foster Student Success
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...
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Perfectly Grown
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Behavior Management Systems: The WOW Board
As a teacher, I am always looking for new ideas to manage the behaviors in my classroom. With clear expectations, consistent follow...
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Perfectly Grown
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Have you ever heard of 95% reading proficiency?
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...
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Perfectly Grown
Oct 19, 20232 min read
CHAMPS Classroom Management: How to Set Expectations for Your Students
Classroom Management is one of the most challenging aspects of being a teacher. The most effective teachers are masters of classroom...
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Perfectly Grown
Oct 16, 20237 min read
Effective Teaching Strategies: Take this quiz to test how effective your teaching is!
The book series I am currently writing is titled How to Teach Elementary School: So That All Students Achieve; Effective Teaching from...
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Perfectly Grown
Sep 28, 20231 min read
How to Make an Inference: Have Students Practice Inferencing with Engaging Images!
How do you teach the skill of inferencing? Based on Common Core Standards, students should be able to draw conclusions about text based...
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Perfectly Grown
Sep 25, 20232 min read
How to Have Fun with Narrative Writing Prompts
Quality narrative writing can be a challenge for many students. By 5th grade, students must be able to: Write narratives to develop real...
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Perfectly Grown
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Chapter 3: How to Know What to Teach - Academic Content Standards for ELA and Math
Chapter 3 of How to Teach Elementary School: So That ALL Students Achieve! is all about knowing what to teach for your grade level....
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Perfectly Grown
Aug 28, 20235 min read
Classroom Morning Routines that spark Curiosity, Discussion, and Learning!
Structured or Slow? That is the Question. Classroom Morning Routines that spark Curiosity, Discussion, and Learning! A critical aspect of...
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Perfectly Grown
Aug 24, 20234 min read
How Teachers Can CAUSE Behavioral Problems in the Classroom
In keeping with this month’s theme of Classroom Management, I thought I would share my THREE FAVORITE things you can do to CAUSE...
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Perfectly Grown
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Book Review: Teaching with Love and Logic - Taking Control of the Classroom
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,...
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Perfectly Grown
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Book Review: Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids
Do you have a large number of challenging students that make teaching difficult? There are many helpful, research-based resources on the...
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Perfectly Grown
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Book Review: The Classroom Management Secret
If you are looking to “up” your classroom management game, there are many helpful, research-based resources on the market. They vary in...
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Perfectly Grown
Aug 14, 20235 min read
The First Day of School: Activities & Procedures
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...
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Perfectly Grown
Aug 3, 20236 min read
Setting up Your Classroom: Classroom Organization
The Perfectly Grown Classroom is all about Learning and Growing Together. When they say “You learn something new every day,” it is...
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Perfectly Grown
Jul 31, 20234 min read
Setting up Your Elementary School Classroom: Classroom Walls
The Perfectly Grown Classroom is all about Learning and Growing Together. When they say, “You learn something new every day,” it is...
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Perfectly Grown
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Book Review: Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher
Your First Year was originally published in 2016 with the new edition published in 2023 with additional information included for...
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Perfectly Grown
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Book Review: The First Six Weeks of School: From Responsive Classroom
“The Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based way of teaching that offers practical strategies for bringing together social-emotional...
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Perfectly Grown
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Book Review: The First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher
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...
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