My Favorite “Student-Led” Open House Activity
Open House doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overwhelming! I used to think I needed to “entertain” parents during Open House each school year. I used…
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Helpful Tips for Discussing Slavery in the Classroom
Discussing the concept of slavery can be uncomfortable for any teacher. This was a dark, shameful time in our nation’s history. After many years of…
Establishing Positive Relationships with Parents
How many of us took “Working with Parents 101” in college? I certainly didn’t! The art of establishing and maintaining relationships with parents is something new…
Dear First-Time 5th Grade Teacher:
So, you’re a new 5th grade teacher… Are you overwhelmed? Excited? Terrified? Maybe you’re all of these things! It is my hope that after reading…
Science Safety Rules for 4th and 5th Graders
When I started teaching 5th grade, I thought science safety rules weren’t all that important. I don’t use glass in my science lab, we don’t…