Increasing student stamina is one of the ways we can help students reach their true potential. More and more, teachers are saying that students lack stamina. What they mean is that students can't … [Read more...] about Increasing student stamina for improved reading and writing
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Best Early Finisher Activities for Your Classroom
Do you need early finisher activities for your classroom? All teachers should have a plan for students who get done with an assignment early. One big mistake teachers make is not to have early … [Read more...] about Best Early Finisher Activities for Your Classroom
How to Encourage Students Who Need it the Most
Do you know about the "I Heard" strategy? Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” A sincere compliment can have a magical effect on a student. We all know that … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Students Who Need it the Most
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
