Are you looking for picture books for Women’s History Month? Then, this list of diverse picture books is perfect for you! What makes this list special is that many of these women aren’t well known and their stories need to be shared. Many of us currently benefit from their hard work and sacrifices. These women…
The 2020-2021 school year is my first year teaching first grade. I’ve always taught upper elementary or middle school. The first thing I’ve noticed is how hard it is to find nonfiction picture books for lower elementary students. Especially books that highlight leaders in Black history. If you’re here you’ve probably run into the same…
I love social-emotional picture books. They are a great way to get kids talking about their feelings. What I love about this list of books is that all kids can see themselves represented in these books. I will update this list as I find more books! Follow me on Instagram to get updates and ideas for other…
Are you looking for non-fiction texts for lower elementary students? Well, I have a solution for you! Red Chair Press has a fantastic collection of diverse biographies that are perfect for beginning readers. Some of the subjects are well-known, while others not so much. There are a few I didn’t know, like Prima Ballerina, Maria…
I’m not a fan of instructional coaches. Honestly, it is because, in my almost 11 years of teaching, I’ve never had one that helped me grow as an educator. I know amazing coaches exist; I’ve just never experienced one. So, this post is pretty much my wishlist that can help you become a stronger coach…
Keeping students engaged in a virtual classroom is a challenge, but it is possible. Our engagement level is making students excited to join our live lessons or thinking about skipping. While I don’t have 100% attendance for each class (I’m self-contained), I do see all of my students at some point during the day. Check…
Teachers around the world are working harder than ever before. Some of us are struggling to learn new technology while delivering quality instruction. We are trying to figure out what to teach online and how to package it so students can understand virtually. Some teachers are now teaching online and in-person. And it is a…
If I can vent to you real quick, COVID has destroyed my blogging plans. Last year, I made tons of back to school content that I planned to reuse this school year. When I created the videos, blog posts, and tutorials, I thought it would be seasonal content that will never not (double negative to…
I love reading to my students. When the schools were closed, this was the one thing I missed. Really missed. My first day of school is in a few weeks, and while I don’t know a lot about what will happen this school year, I know that I will read books to my students daily. …
In August of 2005, one of the deadliest hurricanes hit New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast. I remember being in college, watching it on the news. I remember my college taking in other college students who were displaced by the storm. I remember Kanye West’s unforgettable quote. Hurricane Katrina killed almost 2,000…
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