One of my favorite topics to tackle is classroom management. Over the years I’ve tried many tricks… some of them were flops, and others were great additions to my classroom! I won’t be sharing the flops, but I love to share tried-and-true classroom management hacks with you! Using picture directions is one of those tricks that WORKS. They help eliminate those “What do I ... Read More about Picture Directions for Classroom Management

If you've been following me on Instagram for awhile, then you already know that I love Vooks. I'm always looking for ways to make my kids' screen time more valuable--both in the classroom and at home-- and Vooks fits the bill! If you're not familiar with Vooks, here's a quick rundown. Vooks is a streaming library of children's books, offering better screen time for kids with animated ... Read More about Read Across America with Vooks

I am always looking for new and fun ways to encourage participation and good behavior in my classroom.  I usually have a bunch of different incentives going at any given time (like our Compliment Jar or Secret Star).  But most of those are only relevant in the classroom, which might not be possible this year.  But guess what?  I have an idea that I never shared, that works virtually as well as in ... Read More about Classroom Incentive: Super Student Tickets

Can you believe it?!  A new school year is upon us!  And to say it's not a normal year would be an understatement.  Some schools are heading back for face-to-face learning, others are working with a hybrid model (a mix of face-to-face and virtual), and others are going 100% remote.  So, if you find yourself teaching from home for some portion of the school year, it's important to carve out a comfy ... Read More about Distance Learning Must-Haves for Teachers