Word problems are the bane of every teacher’s existence. But word problems shouldn’t be! Why? Because life is a word problem. We use math every day in our lives to solve problems. Math is about…
If you haven’t heard by now, you might still be teaching your students some outdated skills. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this 3-part blog post, I examined such skills as, telling time on…
Are you still wondering what other skills students are being taught that may just be outdated? In PART 1, I examined the concept of teaching time on an analog clock. Though it is clear that…
Ok, maybe the headline was a little TOO dramatic. But I started to think about this the other day when I began teaching these skills: telling time and counting money. In ten years, these little second graders…
It’s that time of year again when you know your students are wondering what gift to get you this year. Students have given me some beautiful gifts that were given with gratitude and from the…
Did you just end your school year? I recently ended another school year. It’s now time to have a year end reflection and relax. But wait, let’s make one thing clear. Districts DO NOT pay…
Are you still excited about being a new teacher? The Department of Education states that up to 50% of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years. Don’t be a first-year teacher who…
Are you a new teacher? It can be overwhelming. What to do? As a veteran teacher of over 30 years teaching in the public education system in California, I offer these tips to help you…
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Fred and Sharon Jaravata from teachingbites.com. The recorded interview is now available over on their website. You can listen to the PODCAST in many ways, including iTunes. …
In about 3 weeks, the first trimester is ending so I’ve decided to examine my classroom, my instruction, and my students to see what’s working and not working so far. Read the rest by clicking…
If you haven’t heard already, this is the 30th anniversary of the Back to the Future movie franchise. So in honor of that milestone, I’m taking us all back to the future when teaching was…
