How can it already be August 1st? It seems like it was just yesterday that my Instagram feed was full of “end of the school year” memes, and now everywhere I go I am reminded that I will be returning to my classroom Thursday for another school year. Going into year 5, I feel a mix of emotions. In some ways, even though I know this is what I am called to do, I can’t believe I've even made it ... Read More about Beating the Back to School Blues
Why I Don’t Use Interactive Notebooks in my Secondary Classroom
Interactive notebooks have been one of the biggest trends in education over the last few years, but are something I’ve never been able to buy into. I've tried them in my classroom, and they just weren't a good fit. Now let me preface by saying this - I know that I am about to create a controversy by saying I don't like INB. I know so many teachers love them, and I love the heart behind using ... Read More about Why I Don’t Use Interactive Notebooks in my Secondary Classroom
Grading Policy for Secondary Teachers
A lot of us teach in schools where the grading policy is set and there can be no changes to it. This was refreshing for me when I was a first year teacher. It was one less decision I had to make for my classroom and I was grateful. When my husband and I moved for his job promotion, I switched from a large, urban public school, to a tiny not-so-urban private school in a small ... Read More about Grading Policy for Secondary Teachers
The Secondary Classroom Procedure You Can’t Live Without
Do you want to know the secondary classroom procedure I can't live without?? So often in teaching when we try something new we wonder, “Why haven’t I done this all along??” Maybe it’s a grading technique or a behavior management strategy that you’ve implemented that you look back and can’t believe you ever taught without. This is how I feel about my classroom before I started doing Prime ... Read More about The Secondary Classroom Procedure You Can’t Live Without
5 Teacher Organization Ideas on a Budget for Secondary Teachers
I always feel like there are so many different organization ideas for elementary school teachers floating around the Internet, but rarely ever do I find organizational ideas for high school teachers. So I decided to write about 5 of my absolute favorite organization products that I’ve found that have worked so well for my classroom over the years. Hopefully you will find them useful ... Read More about 5 Teacher Organization Ideas on a Budget for Secondary Teachers
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