Teaching Strategies
How to Write a Lesson Plan for Your Elementary School Class
As a teacher, you understand the importance of foundational skills, both for your students and for yourself. There is no more important foundational skill for running a successful classroom than the ability to write a lesson plan that will help to foster authentic... read more
Effective Editing Strategies for Elementary Students
Every elementary school teacher knows that editing is a lot of work, both doing it and teaching it. You’ve heard all your students’ excuses: editing is hard; it takes too much time; everyone will know what they mean without edits, and of course, the classic “the first... read more
How to Save Time While Planning Your Lessons
When it comes to teaching, lesson planning is a necessary evil. While lesson planning can look vastly different depending on your district or administration expectations, the fact remains that teachers spend a lot of time doing it. But we have some good news! Simple... read more
12 Ways to Help Students Who Struggle with Writing
With rising concerns over excessive screen time and the ubiquity of video calls, some might be led to believe the relevance of writing to everyday life is going the way of the dodo and Underwood typewriters. On the contrary, writing and reading are just as common as... read more
Promoting Diversity in the Classroom
Recognizing diversity in the classroom is the first step towards acknowledging and honoring the individuality and uniqueness of each of your students. It is an essential part of guiding them towards becoming the best and truest versions of themselves. On paper,... read more