5 Reasons Teachers Need a Fall Bucket List
The weather is finally starting to cool down, and your mind may still be focused on work. However, don’t let the daily grind stop you from enjoying the beautiful fall weather. As an educator, it can be hard to find time to think about things other than work. But, let’s not miss the wonderful opportunity to celebrate fall. You can ensure that you make the most of the autumn season by creating a Fall Bucket List
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Spelling Word Walls Aren’t Just for School
Word Walls are a common part of any elementary classroom. They have even made their way up to middle school and even to high school. They are used to help students become familiar with words that they may encounter in their reading books or other settings. They act as a visual bridge between words and their use. Spelling word walls are similar. They can be used to help students learning how to spell commonly misspelled words or words that they use every day that the majority of the class has not learned to spell yet.
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How to Successfully Teach Figurative Language
Language is simple, right? It’s something that we use every day. Our students should have no problem understanding it on their own. Wrong! Many students struggle to learn English. Add figurative language to the mix, and your students are bound to be confused.
Figurative language is on almost every state test from the lower levels all the way up through college. So, what can you do, as an educator, to help your students successfully learn how to identify figurative language and how to use it?
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The Top Things That Teacher Should Do to Prepare for Going Back to School
I know you don’t want to hear it, but I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. It’s getting around time for back-to-school. Put your teacher hat on. Get your smile on, and let’s get ready. The following are things that we want to make sure that we do before we head back to school.
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Writing Activities that Your Kids can do This Summer Using Flowers
Flowers are a natural part of the summer landscape. They are pretty with their beautiful petals and sweet fragrances. But, did you know that they could be used to help lessen the learning gap for your kids this summer?
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How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Summer vacation is here, and for many students and teachers, it is time to take a break. However, many students lose a large portion of the information that they have learned throughout the school year during Summer Break.
To lessen the learning gap this summer be sure that your children are engaged in some learning activities. These activities should include reading, writing, critical thinking, math, science, and history. Art and drawing can also be incorporated into their learning experiences.
The following suggestions are some simple and inexpensive ways to keep your kids learning over the break.
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Lack of Parental Involvement and Achieving Student Success
You’ve done all that you can do. You’ve done absolutely everything that you know how to, and it’s still not working. Your parents are not involved in your students’ academic performance. So, what do you do when your parents are either absent or simply don’t care about their children’s performance in school? Let’s talk about it.
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Fun, Springtime Activities that You can Share with Your Kids
Spring has finally arrived. The days are warmer, and the skies are just the right color of azure blue. While the flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping, it’s also a great time for your kids and you to get outside and enjoy Mother Nature. Are you wondering what you can do for fun this spring? Well, be sure to follow along. Listed below are some fun springtime activities that the whole family can enjoy.
(more…)Whether the idea to go virtual was yours or a decision your child’s school made, it can be challenging. There are several adjustments that need to be made. The following are some things that you can do to ensure that your child’s transition to virtual learning is successful.
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All you have to do is open your front door, and you will hear the sounds of change. Those spring birds are beginning to chirp, and spring flowers are beginning to push their way through the earth. There may still be a few cold nights ahead and a few chilly days, but spring is definitely on the way. And, as the weather makes a transition from cold to warm, we need to prepare to transition too.
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