Working as a team with families is key. It’s important to establish a consistent method of communication for keeping everyone organized. Parent teacher communication folders was the answer for me! If you do a Google search for “Moose Binders,” you’ll have access to lots of information on communication books. I’ve
At my school, we host two open houses each year. The first is right when school starts and it’s a chance for teachers to share curriculum and classroom expectations with the parents. The second is in the spring and is a showcase of student work. Read below for some teacher open house ideas
Teachers like you are always on the move. On any given day, you may find yourself shuffling around the classroom helping students with a science experiment, joining a group of kids who are sitting on the floor working on a project and pulling select learners to work with you for
I have a love-hate relationship with Pinterest. Let me tell you why! I certainly find oodles of inspiration there, but, more often than not, it makes me feel like a slacker. I high-five myself when I use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter on my kids’ sandwiches when packing lunches in
