Not so wimpy teacher

One of the most common questions I hear from teachers is “How do you get students to revise their writing?” I have a secret that made kids not just willing, but eager, to revise their work. Come find out more!

By now, you’ve probably heard of the new AI (artificial intelligence) program called ChatGPT. Like any new technology, there are both positives and negatives associated with it ( “industrious” students using it to write papers). Still, there is no doubt that ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for teachers. Today I am sharing 11 ways

When I was in the classroom, I organized my writing instruction into units of study. Focusing on one unit at a time helps students become better writers. Rather than skipping around from topic to topic, students get to dig into one genre for eight weeks. This helps them truly master the skills and strategies of

Congratulations fifth grade teacher! Fifth graders are very independent and curious. They have such fun personalities starting to emerge and are beginning to act like miniature adults. I love their sense of humor! Now that you know you will be teaching fifth grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might want to

Want to make Reading Centers easier and more fun for teachers and students? These simple tips will keep your students engaged with guided reading while keeping your preparation and management to a minimum!

Top 40 Must-Haves For the Classroom for the best school year ever!- Not So Wimpy Teacher

Lesson planning is always a bit tricky, but coming up with lesson plans for the first week of school is extra challenging! How much time should we spend teaching procedures? How can we get to know our new students? What can we do to make the first week fun? When should we start with the

7 Must-Have Manipulatives to Make Your Math Class Awesome! These are my go-to manipulatives for math centers and hands on learning in the classroom.

I love teaching writing. And I am a big fan of writing workshop. So it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions I get asked from teachers is, “How do I teach text dependent writing?” There is a lot of pressure on teachers to help students develop this skill. In fact, I‘m being

Three important truths about teaching you need to hear as you head back to school!