Instant Gratification

In my second year teaching 5th grade, I realized that added routine and predictability would be very beneficial for students.  Over the summ...

This year, I find myself with a good deal more of autonomy in my classroom.  With this newfound freedom, I'm more motivated to use data ...

This fall, my district is offering the Studying Skillful Teaching course through Research for Better Teaching and I have been lucky enough ...

I've noticed something in observing students subtract mixed numbers, especially when the second fraction is larger than the first and re...

Two years ago, I began a journey that turned out to be far less positive than I had imagined.  This year, I find myself if a position that c...

Thursday marked the start of a new school year.  Both my son and I entered 5th grade.  If the first two days are any indication of how this ...

After a handful of years staying home with my children, I returned to the classroom and was met by the dreaded Common Core.  Most of my frie...