First, I'll say that I wish teachers didn't need side hustles. We should be recognized for our important work and valued as professionals. I also think teachers should take an active role in … [Read more...] about The Best Teacher Side Hustle
Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
Dystopian literature is a staple in most ELA classrooms. Here are some ideas for teaching it and making it more relevant: Watch National Geographic's documentary about North Korea on YouTube and … [Read more...] about Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
Five Reading Strategies for Any Content Area (with a Free Graphic Organizer)
No matter what you teach, at some point you will be a reading teacher. When students struggle in social studies or science, it is often because they are struggling with reading comprehension. This … [Read more...] about Five Reading Strategies for Any Content Area (with a Free Graphic Organizer)
The Most Important Book a Teacher Will Read
Before I started teaching, a mentor gave me The First Days of School by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong. I read it then, and I've revisited it every summer before going back to school. I really … [Read more...] about The Most Important Book a Teacher Will Read
I Experienced How it Feels to Have a Learning Disability…This is What it Was Like
I've worked with students who struggle with learning disabilities for many years. School was always relatively easy for me. That's why it can be hard to relate to the challenges my students face. … [Read more...] about I Experienced How it Feels to Have a Learning Disability…This is What it Was Like
