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Have you ever felt your confidence take a hit? You’re cruising along thinking you got this when a shift in curriculum or some other snafu puts you into a confidence tailspin. For whatever reason, you begin to doubt your own abilities as a teacher, and you may feel inadequate or struggle with your confidence in…
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If you’re like me, you had your students thinking about thankfulness this week in one way or another. We like to focus our lessons on pilgrims and thankfulness. That’s what Thanksgiving is all about—that, and lots of food. Thanksgiving is also a feeling–of coming home, warmth, friends, and family. It’s truly our time to reflect…
Imagine your students in front of you right now. In your mind’s eye see all their sweet smiles and small hands hard at work. They sit before you every day awaiting your light and guidance. You’re their hope and future. But sometimes you feel like you’ve failed them because you lack clarity or everything becomes…
Do you find yourself wondering what became of those sweet little kids you had at the beginning of the year? They’re out of control when you’re in small group, lining up at the door, or in the hallway. No yelling, bribing, or shaming can control them. Why? Because you’re making the biggest mistake a teacher…
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When you are asked, “What grade do you teach?”, what is your answer? Officially I teach fifth grade. But in reality, every day, I’m just like you, not just teaching one grade level but several, all at once. Developmentally speaking, I have a classroom full of students who are in 2ndgrade, 3rdgrade, 4thgrade, 5thgrade, and…
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