Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward me a small commission – at no extra cost for you. What an interesting nine weeks it has been since I left school on a Friday afternoon, never to return. I have truly enjoyed emergency remote elearning (more … Continue reading 8 Things Saving My Sanity During Quarantine
Teaching
An Easy Approach to Vocabulary
Y'all, I've said it before: I hate teaching vocabulary. I do. It's the worst and I'm the worst at it. (The worst as in, I just don't because I'm so bad). In the past, vocabulary has felt like a chore to me. It's boring, it takes up time I need for other things. It's just...ugh. … Continue reading An Easy Approach to Vocabulary
First Semester and the Future
I have been out of the blogging scene for several months now, and I can't even explain to you why. I still enjoy writing, I still love reading blogs, I still have ideas, but I've just been feeling rather meh. Between suffering from imposter syndrome last year and then making a big decision to move … Continue reading First Semester and the Future
What I’ve Read Lately: Chick Lit
I haven't written much lately, but I have read a LOT. I just finished book number 42 of the year, and I've really discovered some gems! Over the next few days, I hope to share my favorites organized by genre. Here is the line-up: Romance/Chick Lit, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mysteries/Thrillers, Other, and Professional Development. … Continue reading What I’ve Read Lately: Chick Lit
#onelittleword for 2019: Dedicate
For the past few years, I have chosen "one little word" to guide me through the year, and for the most part, it's been great. (But in full disclosure, last year I forgot my word! OOPS!) This year, I considered using an idea from my administrator, Jennifer Hogan, to choose three words to guide me; … Continue reading #onelittleword for 2019: Dedicate
Favorite Finds: Instructional Strategies
I haven't been writing much this school year, but I have been reading a lot! When I (re)started this blog in the summer of 2017, I started a Friday feature, but I couldn't keep up with it. I'm going to attempt to get that going again: Friday Favorite Finds. In these (semi weekly) posts, I … Continue reading Favorite Finds: Instructional Strategies
#attitudeofgratitude
One year at Thanksgiving, when I was around 7 years old, I took the thanks part of Thanksgiving very seriously. I encouraged my older siblings and parents to express their gratitude around the dinner table. I took the opportunity to thank anyone and everyone involved in the creation of the feast before us--including the farmers … Continue reading #attitudeofgratitude
Organization Ideas for Instructional Coaches
Part I: Tap into Technology One of the biggest (among many) challenges for me in this new role has been creating an organization system. When in the classroom, I knew what I needed, where it needed to be, and how to set it up, but as a coach, I'm often on the go and I … Continue reading Organization Ideas for Instructional Coaches
How Instructional Coaches Can Help Teachers Focus: A Review of Stuart’s These 6 Things
I read a lot of PD books and blogs and Dave Stuart Jr’s blog has been on my feed for several years now. One of the main reasons: we have similar philosophies about teaching, but he has found a way to focus in spite of all the noise of education (and he explains things so eloquently!). We also like many of … Continue reading How Instructional Coaches Can Help Teachers Focus: A Review of Stuart’s These 6 Things
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