If you’ve subscribed to Tales from a Very Busy Teacher, then you’ve been receiving my monthly kindness calendars. Every month, a new calendar is sent straight to your inbox in hopes that you challenge your students to participate in an…
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My family and I made the move from Southern California to Idaho in the summer of 2020. Our only regret is not moving sooner! You can read more here about our story and the process of how I began teaching…
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Part of Teacher Clarity is giving your students a clear understanding of the learning goals and your expectations. One way to do that is by using Target Responses. A target response is a writing sample that shows your students exactly…
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Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, marks the 23rd anniversary of the largest terrorist attack in history, which killed nearly 3,000 people. As adults, we can clearly remember what we were doing that day and where we were when we heard the…
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6-word stories are a great way to engage your students in understanding the content they’re learning. The best part is…you can use them with your students across content areas! They’re so versatile. 6-word stories are a description of a person,…
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I love using picture books in my teaching because they’re versatile, engaging, and can be used across content areas and grade levels. One of my absolute favorite types is wordless picture books. These unique resources open the door to creativity,…
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I am so excited about all of my amazing Walmart finds this summer. There are so many great resources, products, and cute classroom decor items that are perfect for back to school. The best part is…most of these products are…
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Our time with our students is valuable and we need to be intentional when we think about our schedule, lesson plans, and intervention goals. Once districts and schools shift their focus to intentionality and purpose, progress is made. One area…
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As teachers, we’re constantly in the mode of offering supportive and positive feedback to our students. But when we’re not specific with our feedback, it becomes less valuable for our students. I was made aware of this early on in…
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Empowering students with the ability to track their own progress and monitor their own goals can increase their academic achievement, as well as promote a positive social-emotional well-being. One way to support students in this process is by having them…
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