How I Reduced My Work Load and Stopped Bringing School Work Home
I'll share my tips for bringing less work home and all about the daily instructional framework that I've implemented this year to reduce planning time.
18 Nov 201918min
Sub Plan Ideas, part 1
Sr. Wooly, Textivate, written stories, Martina Bex's story board sub plan template, and holding kids accountable for their work.
17 Nov 20195min
Graphic Organizers Saved My Sanity Today
I share about how using a story map during input time saved my sanity in "that class." Video of this class. Link to story map graphic organizer.
14 Nov 201912min
The Proficiency Mindset
In this episode I share and the mindset shift that takes place when switching from traditional grammar and vocabulary focused teaching to teaching with CI and for proficiency. I discuss mindset about ...
13 Nov 201911min
Cycles? Phases? Of What? The Moon?
Let me break down what the cycles and phases are from the Stepping Stones/ Curriculum Club curriculum. If you're interested in joining the Curriculum Club, you can sign up here: ci-liftoff.teachacle.c...
10 Nov 20197min
Scaffolding Student Writing for Novices
I share my tips for how to build confidence in your students for writing in L2 based on an experience in my classroom with my 6th graders. Click on THIS LINK to watch me do this in class.
10 Nov 201922min
Keep Going, Don't Give Up (some thoughts on trying new things)
Everytime someone decides to try something new, it's probably going to suck, but we only fail when we stop trying.
8 Nov 20196min
Starting Free Choice Reading
Have a classroom library and want to start free coffee reading? Listen to my recommendations for setting your students up for success!
7 Nov 201913min
