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When it comes to preK and kindergarten, learning the alphabet letters and their sounds is going to be a big part of their day. There are so many ways to teach kids the alphabet but as their teacher, you will likely have a curriculum book that you follow, where you get a certain number of days to go over a letter before moving on to the next letter. The problem with this is that kids need repetition. Spending a couple days on a letter and moving on to the next is not going to

One major milestone for any kid in school is when they can sound out and recognize cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. These include words such as "cat," "fan," "tin," "met," "dot," and "fun." This is such an importance milestone because it means they are on their way to reading and writing independently. Sounding out and recognizing these words should be continuously and regularly reviewed in a variety of ways until students are quickly able to recognize them by sight wit

The school day is over. But not quite yet. You have to cap off the day dealing with a staggered school bus schedule. Depending on how this goes, it might not make much of a difference in your day. Or it could. Here's how a staggered bus schedule works. A few of your students (often a few of the best behaved, oh the irony) leave right away. And then minutes later more are called and then more. And then finally about 20 minutes later the last batch. And let's face it, there's

Picture this: A fairly well-behaved student with a parent who is present, curious about their child's education, and supportive of you as his teacher / tutor. A teacher's/tutor's dream, right? That is until you hear the words, I want him to be challenged. So you give him work one grade level above, two grade levels above, three grade levels above. It doesn't matter what you give him. He aces the reading comprehension. Solves the math problems with no errors. And writes quickl

I have a confession. I've never been a fan of professional development sessions. Don't get me wrong. I love to learn. I love to improve and grow. But there's something about sitting in a room with other teachers having to take a turn stating my name and something about myself that I just dread. When they put us in groups and give us questions about something in a new curriculum book, I get excited to delve into it, then feel let down when time is up and the activity isn't com

Teaching elementary students can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Young learners are curious, energetic, and full of potential. However, keeping their attention can sometimes feel like a daunting task. In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies to engage elementary students in the classroom. These tips will help create a dynamic learning environment that fosters curiosity and enthusiasm. Engagement is key to effective learning. When students are en

Teaching is a rewarding profession, but it can also be incredibly demanding. With lesson planning, grading, and classroom management, elementary teachers often find themselves stretched thin. Fortunately, there are many resources available that can help save time and make teaching more efficient. In this post, we will explore various tools and strategies that can help busy elementary teachers streamline their work and focus more on what truly matters—teaching their students.

In today's fast-paced educational environment, teachers are always on the lookout for tools that can enhance learning. Worksheets are one of the most effective resources available. They can engage students, reinforce concepts, and provide a structured way for children to practice new skills. But not all worksheets are created equal. In this post, we will explore how to create effective worksheets that lead to success in the elementary classroom. Understanding the Purpose of W