In this era it’s common for educators to also be authors, consultants and even product developers. If you have a resource available that is marketed toward fellow educators, we’re giving you the chance to list your resource on The Educator’s Room Marketplace. Read on to find out why this is such a big deal: […]
Instruction & Curriculum
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, New Teacher Bootcamp
Sick and Tired – Staying Healthy During The School Year
I will admit that I have suffered far too many times with sickness in my years as a teacher. It seemed that whenever a student crossed my path I would inevitably catch whatever the little darling was carrying. Laughably, I can remember in my first year of teaching when I thought there was no possible way […]
Posted inElementary School, Instruction & Curriculum, Kindergarten, Opinion, Social Studies, Uncategorized
In Defense of Affirmative Action: The Difference Between Opportunity & Results
This year begins with a very significant anniversary in the United States. One hundred fifty years ago, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. It was probably one of the most significant documents ever entered into our Congressional Record based on the change it incited. As we return to school this new year after a […]
Posted inFrom the Front Lines, Instruction & Curriculum, Literacy, Technology
Assessments: Pen Pals Part Two
Read Part I “Assessments: Upgrading the Age Old Practice of Letter Writing” here. In this time when school securities are threatened by unmitigated attacks, technology in education serves to open campuses between distant communities. A recent pen pal project entered a second phase of practice with letter writing and Skype. It has served to distract […]
Posted inElementary School, Featured, How to Fix Education, Instruction & Curriculum, Kindergarten, New Teacher Bootcamp, Opinion, Parents, The New Teacher Chronicles
Newbies- Implementing a 'To Do' List for New Teachers!
I am sitting at my desk in my classroom preparing to begin our second semester in this New Year and I’m overwhelmed (as usual) with what needs to be done.Overwhelmed.My focus is not only preparation for the upcoming semester, but also on two new students who start Monday. Which means I have no idea where […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Mathematics
Mathematics Adventures for All with MTSS A.K.A.RTI
Education is known for their acronyms. Today our adventure will use two interchangeably and demonstrate how to focus skills in mathematics to reach all learners. Teacher are superheroes and this method enables you to meet all students needs through the power of many. Welcome to an exciting adventure in education…MTSS also known as RTI. RTI (Response […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Teacher Branding, Uncategorized
Teacher Branding 101- What’s Your Brand?
One of the first questions I ask dismayed teachers who are worried about their lack of job security is, “What’s your brand? If you suddenly no longer have a job, what will you do with that brand?” Instead of proudly answering these questions with all their accolades, most teachers are awkwardly silent. They have no idea […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Literacy
Guided Reading With Early Readers
Guided reading is an instructional method used in many elementary classrooms. It is an approach I use daily and without it would not be able to create successful readers. Guided reading is when the teacher works with a small group of students. During this time, the students apply and practice effective reading strategies while reading […]