Expensive prize box maintenance, complex class rewards systems, and the management of brag tags are not my jam. Creating a classroom economy system that helps students practice money management, focuses on job responsibilities, and rewards students in meaningful ways is a much better use of instructional time…

In order for learning to take place in a warm and welcoming classroom environment, it is imperative that some sort of classroom management is in place…

Building relationships and establishing an open line of communication with parents is essential to a great school year. All the teachers at my school are REQUIRED to make a…

One area I struggled in when teaching was accepting half-right answers from my students. They would be on the right track when answering one of my questions, and I’d say “Yes, you got it…” and then add on to their answer so that it was complete and accurate…

When students are out sick, it’s hard to keep track of work they miss. The “Ketchup Folder” is a tool that helps me manage the chaos and stay organized…